The convincing 3-0 victory over Dong A University in the finals has officially crowned DTU as the champions of the 3rd Annual Da Nang Youth Volleyball Tournament 2024.
The DTU women’s volleyball team takes the top prize in the women's category
at the 2024 Da Nang Youth Volleyball Tournament - Photo: DTU
The DTU women’s volleyball team triumphed in a thrilling final match on December 8, 2024, held at the multifunctional sports ground of Tran Dai Nghia Secondary School based in Ngu Hanh Son District.
A Positive and Healthy Playground
The tournament, held by the Vietnam Youth Union, the Da Nang Student Association, the Da Nang Community Volleyball Club, and related organizations, offering an attractive playground for youth union members, the youth working in the armed forces, and students studying at colleges and universities across the city.
This year’s event attracted 25 teams from various sectors, including the armed forces, youth unions, associations, and students from colleges and universities across the city. The teams were divided into groups competing in men’s and women’s categories.
In the women’s volleyball category, 9 teams participated, including DTU, Dong A University, Da Nang University of Architecture, the University of Economics (University of Da Nang), Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology, the University of Foreign Languages (University of Da Nang), the University of Technical Education, the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, and Tran Dai Nghia Secondary School.
The determination and talent of the DTU women’s team created remarkable moments, solidifying their position in the hearts of fans with consecutive victories leading them to the finals.
The DTU women’s volleyball team - Photo: DTU
Outstanding Performance
The victories in earlier matches against strong teams brought excitement and confidence to DTU’s women’s volleyball team as they competed with Dong A University in the finals. Dong A University, the 2023 season champions, remained a formidable team this year, defeating all their opponents to secure a spot in the final match.
DTU player Nguyen Vu Hoang Phuong captivated the spectators with her precise and elegant passes, while key players Do Thi Thuy and Le Thi Anh Nguyet showcased their exceptional ball-receiving skills and outstanding court awareness.
Other standout players, including Dang Hang Mai Linh, Nguyen Thi Phuong Anh, Nguyen Thi Quynh Trang, Le Thi Thao Nguyen, and Nguyen Thi Sang, drew constant cheers from the crowd with their remarkable dives, impressive saves, and stunning plays. Together, the team’s synergy and outstanding performance led them to a 3-0 victory in the final, with set scores of 25-18, 25-19, and 25-22.
Ms. Do Thi Thuy awarded Best Attacker of the 2024 Season - Photo: DTU
The captain of DTU's women’s volleyball team, Bach Thi Cam Nhung, said: "Under the passionate and skilled guidance of our two coaches, Mr. Tran Vien Dong and Mr. Truong Thai Son, who teach physical education at DTU, and with the enthusiastic support of our fellow student fans, we gave our all in every set and were overwhelmed with joy upon securing this victory. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the DTU lecturers, who not only provide us with opportunities to gain extensive knowledge in various fields of study but also create an environment where we can come together on the sports field to make friends and win this incredibly meaningful championship trophy."
Awards Ceremony Highlights
At the closing ceremony, the organizers presented the following awards:
- Championship Trophy to DTU Women’s volleyball team
- Second prize to Dong A University’s Women’s volleyball team
- Third prize to the women’s volleyball team of Tran Dai Nghia Secondary School
- Fourth prize to the women’s volleyball team of the University of Economics, University of Da Nang
Notably, the Best Attacker Award of the 2024 season was given to Do Thi Thuy from Duy Tan University. As the team’s top attacker, Thuy demonstrated exceptional flexibility, match-reading skills, and the ability to exploit opponents’ weaknesses. Her ability to score in a variety of situations played a crucial role in DTU’s undefeated performance in this year’s tournament.
Previously, DTU’s women’s volleyball team had also made their mark in major tournaments, including:
- Winning the championship at the 2022 Volleyball Tournament for University and College Students, and Armed Forces in Da Nang.
- Securing second place at the 2023 National Vietnam Student Volleyball Tournament.
(Media Center)