Nguyễn Thị Huyền. — Photo vnecdn.net |
HÀ NỘI — Việt
The 24-year-old runner and hurdler from the northern
Huyền was the country’s top medal hopeful at the upcoming Asian Games (ASIAD) in August.
According to the Việt Nam Athletics Federation, Quách Thị Lan will replace Huyền in the 400m and 400m hurdle in the ASIAD, while young ace Nguyễn Thị Hằng will replace Huyền in the 4x400m hurdle.
“I got married last year. I intended to compete at the upcoming ASIAD and then start a family. But because of my unscheduled pregnancy, I must stop running to become a mother,” said Huyền.
After retirement, Huyền will be a coach of a junior athletics team in
“It’s a pity that I won’t be devoted to Vietnamese sport anymore, but I am very happy to become a mother,” said Huyền. — VNS