Outside hitter Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen has confirmed her withdrawal from the Vietnam national team, citing concerns about new FIVB requirements for athletes.
Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen has become the center of attention for Thai media after withdrawing from the Vietnam women's national volleyball team ahead of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship.
Vietnam cannot add any players to its roster for the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship due to the registration deadline, following key player Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen's withdrawal.
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) mistakenly included Dang Thi Hong, an athlete currently serving a ban, on Vietnam's roster for their match against Chile on 15/8.
Former Olympic gold medalist and team captain Hui Ruoqi suggests the incident at the FIVB Volleyball Women's U21 World Championship necessitates changes within the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB).
The Vietnam Volleyball Federation (VFV) cannot change the penalty at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's U21 World Championship, but must appeal to avoid harsher penalties such as suspension.
Secretary general Le Tri Truong asserts the Vietnam Volleyball Federation (VFV) followed all regulations at the U21 world championship, but still faced penalties.
Despite the controversy, Vietnam defeated Egypt 3-1 in the 17th-24th classification round of the FIVB Volleyball Women's U21 World Championship, on Sunday afternoon.
The International Volleyball Federation's (FIVB) decision to forfeit three of Vietnam's matches and alter the score of another in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's U21 World Championship after a short investigation has raised questions.
A penalty related to an ineligible player has resulted in Vietnam forfeiting four matches and dropping to the bottom of Pool A at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's U21 World Championship.
Dang Thi Hong and Nguyen Phuong Quynh were absent from Vietnam's 3-1 victory over Puerto Rico in their final Pool A match of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's U21 World Championship.