Trần Thị Thanh Thúy was unable to play the entire match in Gunma Green Wings' victory today (29/12).
Gunma Green Wings, with Trần Thị Thanh Thúy, sustained their impressive performance by beating Saitama Ageo Medics 3-0 (26-24, 25-21, 25-14) in the 20th round of the Japanese Volleyball Championship SV League on December 29. This was the blue team's 13th win of the season, helping them stay in the top 5. Earlier, on December 28, Gunma also narrowly defeated Ageo Medics 3-2, with Thanh Thúy scoring 17 points and an attacking efficiency of 45.5%.
Trần Thị Thanh Thúy suffered an injury in Japan.
In the latest match, outside hitter Trần Thị Thanh Thúy started and scored 6 points in the first set before showing signs of leg pain. The coaching staff decided to substitute her to avoid a serious injury. Despite Thanh Thúy’s absence for the remainder of the match, Gunma played excellently and secured an easy 3-0 win. Currently, the club’s medical team is monitoring Thanh Thúy’s condition.
Fans from both Vietnam and Japan are worried about her injury, especially since Thanh Thúy has been competing continuously for the past six months, from the World Championship, early SV League stages, to SEA Games 33.
Gunma Green Wings continue to maintain strong form and show great team spirit. Although Thanh Thúy had to take a break, her teammates ensured a comfortable victory, reinforcing the club’s status in the Japanese National Championship. Supporters hope the Vietnamese outside hitter will recover quickly and return to play by the end of this week.