Vietnamese female boxer claims bronze at World Boxing Championships

Despite a determined effort, SEA Games champion Linh was unable to overcome No. 1 seed Thananya Somnuek of Thailand, losing 0-5 (29-28, 30-26, 30-27, 29-27, 30-27).

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 16:22

Ha Thi Linh (right) brings home a bronze from the 2025 World Boxing Championships which closes on March 16 in Serbia. (Photo of Vietnam Sports Team)

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Vietnam’s female boxer Ha Thi Linh secured a bronze medal at the World Boxing Championships, which concluded on March 16 in Serbia.

Paris Olympian Linh advanced to the semi-finals of the women's 63kg category in her first international tournament of the year.

Despite a determined effort, SEA Games champion Linh was unable to overcome No. 1 seed Thananya Somnuek of Thailand, losing 0-5 (29-28, 30-26, 30-27, 29-27, 30-27).

This marked Linh’s second defeat to Asian Games bronze medallist Somnuek, having previously lost in the first round of the 2023 World Championships in India.

Linh’s bronze medal is her best achievement to date, earning her a bonus of 25,000 USD.

It was the only medal for the Vietnamese delegation, as all other boxers were eliminated.

Olympian Vo Thi Kim Anh was defeated in the women's 54kg quarter-finals, while Hoang Ngoc Mai exited in the women's 70kg quarter-finals, both finishing in fifth place.

Team manager Dam Cong Dien said the coaching board will assess athletes' performances and develop plans for upcoming competitions.

Following the world event, Vietnam will send boxers to several major tournaments in 2025, including the Asian Youth and U22 Championships in April, the Asian Championships in June, the Asian Youth Games in September, the Asian Cup in November, and the SEA Games in December./.

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