TOWARDS PERFECTION: In the ring, the intensity tests both boxers’ discipline and strategy.VNS Photos Bảo Long

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Hà Thị Linh, one of Việt Nam’s leading female boxers in the 60kg division, is deep into her final training block before the 33rd edition of the SEA Games slated for December 9-20 in Thailand.

At Hà Nội Boxing Centre, the atmosphere is focused and methodical, with the sound of gloves cracking against pads, the rapid shuffle of feet on canvas, and the constant exchange of instructions between athlete and coach filling the hall.

Known for her explosive speed and relentless work rate, Linh moves through rounds of technical sparring, mitt work, and conditioning with the calm intensity of someone who has lived this cycle many times before. From early morning runs to late evening sessions, every detail is measured and repeated.

As the SEA Games approach, Linh and her teammates continue to refine what they have built over the years: skills, resilience, and an unshakable trust in the process that has carried them this far. VNS

PREPARATION: Hà Thị Linh sharpens her focus during a training session.

PRECISION AND POWER: Every punch counts in the last weeks of preparation before a big event.

LIGHT WORK: Footwork sweeps across the canvas – speed and precision in motion.

INSIGHT: Coach Tawan Mungphingklang (left) fine-tunes mechanics during a light shadowboxing round.

HARD WORK: Mitt work at a competition pace sends sharp echoes through the hall.

SUPPORT: In the corner, Linh's teammate looks on.

TEAM EFFORT: Coach Tawan Mungphingklang with Linh after an intense round in the ring.