In the semifinals, Ha Thi Linh (seeded No. 5) faced Thananya Somnuek (Thailand, No. 1 seed). The two previously clashed in 2023, with Thananya Somnuek emerging victorious.

Despite her strong determination, Ha Thi Linh struggled against her more experienced and physically dominant opponent. She found it difficult to score points, ultimately losing by a unanimous decision (5-0), with judges scoring the fight 29/28, 30/26, 30/27, 29/27, and 30/27 in favor of Thananya Somnuek.

With this result, Ha Thi Linh clinched the bronze medal - Vietnam’s only podium finish at the tournament and her highest-ever achievement on the world stage.

A rising star in Vietnamese boxing

Born in 1993, Ha Thi Linh hails from the Tay ethnic minority in Muong Bat, Thong Nhat (Lao Cai City). The youngest of three siblings, she has built an impressive career, winning:

Gold medals at the 2013 and 2023 SEA Games

A bronze medal at the 2015 Asian Championships

A spot at the 2024 Olympic Games

Vietnam’s boxing calendar for 2025

In addition to the Women’s World Boxing Championships, the Vietnamese national boxing team will compete in multiple international tournaments this year, including:

Asian Youth Boxing Championships (March 10-24)

Asian Junior & U22 Boxing Championships (April 14-28)

Asian Boxing Championships (June)

Asian Youth Games (September)

Asian Boxing Cup (November)

SEA Games 33 (December)

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