Coach Nguyễn Tuấn Kiệt honored by the Department of Sports and Physical Training

The head coach born in 1976 has made significant contributions to the impressive successes of Vietnam's women's volleyball in the last three years.

Recently, the Vietnam Department of Sports and Physical Training officially announced the list of outstanding national figures for 2025. Among this list, Nguyễn Tuấn Kiệt - Head coach of the Vietnam women's volleyball team was the only representative from volleyball to be honored, winning the award in the "Outstanding Coach" category.

This award is considered a well-deserved recognition for a highly successful year of Vietnamese women's volleyball under the leadership of the coach born in 1976. In the 2025 season, Coach Nguyễn Tuấn Kiệt not only maintained the team's professional stability but also achieved historic milestones, helping elevate the status of Vietnamese women's volleyball in regional and international arenas.

The most notable achievement was the Vietnamese women's team successfully defending their championship title at the AVC Nations Cup, confirming their top position in the continent. Additionally, at the SEA V.League 2025, Coach Tuấn Kiệt's team delivered an impressive performance by securing the silver medal in the first leg before making a strong comeback to claim the championship in the second leg with a historic victory over Thailand.

Beyond regional competitions, 2025 also marked a historic milestone for Vietnamese women's volleyball as they qualified for the World Championship for the first time.

At the SEA Games, the Vietnamese women's team continued to demonstrate consistency by successfully defending their silver medal. Although they narrowly missed out on the gold medal, this result still reflects the team's resilience and strong competitiveness amid continuous investment and quality improvement from regional rivals.

Coach Nguyễn Tuấn Kiệt's recognition as the Outstanding National Coach of 2025 is not only a reward for specific achievements during the year but also an acknowledgment of his dedicated and passionate contributions to Vietnamese women's volleyball.