Vietnam Women's Volleyball Team Faces Crisis Before Asiad 20: Injuries to Uyên and Quỳnh Leaving Thanh Thúy as Sole Attack Pillar

Before the upcoming Asiad 20 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026, the Vietnam women's volleyball team is facing an unprecedented crisis. According to information from the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC), after participating in the 2026 Asian Championship in China, several key players have had to rest due to injuries. Notably, Nguyễn Thị Uyên, considered the reception pillar, suffered a serious injury during the match. Similarly, Vi Thị Như Quỳnh is absent due to health issues. This forces head coach Nguyễn Tuấn Kiệt to select a squad with only three outside hitters, including two young players aged 17 and 18: Phạm Quỳnh Hương and Bùi Thị Ánh Thảo. These figures are concerning when compared to top Asian teams like China, Japan, or Thailand.