Referee Tran Dinh Thinh, who passed away this morning at 43 due to a stroke, was known by colleagues for his resilience, strong character, and dedication to improvement.
Tran Dinh Thinh, recipient of the 2025 Silver Whistle award, was hospitalized after collapsing during a fitness test on the morning of 3/8 in preparation for the 2025-2025 season.