Vietnam's top female volleyball player heading to Indonesia

Vietnam’s top female volleyball player Tran Thi Thanh Thuy has departed for Indonesia to join Gresik Petrokimia Pupuk Club.

Vietnam's top female volleyball player Tran Thi Thanh Thuy (third from left).

The 27-year-old has signed a contract to play for the club for one season, from December 2024 to May 2025.

A persistent injury sustained while competing in Japan has hindered Thuy from returning to her best form. This setback led to her early departure from Kuzeyboru Club in Turkey.

Coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet of the Vietnamese women’s volleyball team expressed his hopes that Thuy will make a strong comeback while playing in Indonesia.

He said: "The most important thing for Thuy right now is to compete and regain her form and feel for the game after a long injury layoff. I believe her decision to play in Indonesia at this stage is wise, as the competition level is moderate, allowing her ample opportunity to play."

In 2025, the Vietnamese women's volleyball team will compete in two major international tournaments including the 33rd SEA Games and the World Volleyball Championship, both taking place in Thailand. Thuy’s presence will be crucial for the team in these events.

VNA