Vietnam badminton: Vu Thi Trang exits World Championships

At the 2026 Badminton World Championships, Vietnamese player Vu Thi Trang was eliminated in the second round of the women's singles competition. Facing South Korea's Sim Yu Jin, ranked 14th in the world, the 34-year-old Vu Thi Trang lost 2-1 (17-21, 21-19, 11-21). Her defeat means Vietnam no longer has representatives remaining in the tournament.

In domestic news, veteran player Nguyen Tien Minh advanced to the third round of the Vietnam International Series in Bac Ninh after a 2-1 comeback victory against India's Shikhar Rallan.

Meanwhile, the RC Junior Open 2026 opened in Ho Chi Minh City, attracting 411 young athletes from 25 schools and clubs across various provinces. The tournament aims to identify future badminton talent while maintaining a grassroots focus by excluding professional-level youth players from participation.