Trang wins silver at Maldives International Challenge 2019

October 01, 2019 - 11:40
Vũ Thị Trang won a silver medal in the women’s singles event at the Maldives International Challenge 2019 on Sunday.

 

Vũ Thị Trang won silver medal at the Maldives International Challenge 2019. Photo 24h.com.vn

HÀ NỘI  Vũ Thị Trang won a silver medal in the women’s singles event at the Maldives International Challenge 2019 on Sunday.

Trang from the northern province of Bắc Giang, world No 64, lost to her lower-ranked opponent, Iris Wang of the United States, world No 102, 15-21, 14-21 in the final after 40 minutes.

Despite being the underdog throughout the tournament, Wang had shown plenty of determination to make the final having beat No 1 seed Neslihan Yigit of Turkey, world No 35, in the semi-final round. Meanwhile, Trang also beat Thet Htar Thuzar of Myanmar, world No 68 in the other semi-final.

With this result, Trang gains 3,400 points to have a total of 28,000 and be top female player in the country.

Trang is seeking a ticket to compete in the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Việt Nam will have two representatives in Tokyo including one male and one female. VNS

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