Minh, ranked number 64 in the world, won all five of his matches, beating Gao Zhengze of China 21-13, 21-15 in the final to take the trophy.

Nguyen Tien Minh (C) poses with his opponent Gao Zhengze.

"I have not won an international title for many years,” said Minh. “It is great that I can beat a rising Chinese star here in New Zealand. It will be a push for me to play well at upcoming events.”

On the women’s side, Vu Thi Trang could not find the same success as her husband Minh despite being the tournament’s top-seeded player.

She got a bye to the second round, where she lost 14-21, 21-15, 18-21 to Chinese player Qui Ziying, who went on to win.

Three other Vietnamese representatives were also eliminated from the early rounds.

All five Vietnamese players will next play at the Yonex Waikato competition, part of the IBF’s International Series, in New Zealand from March 28-31.

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More than 400 athletes to compete in Vietnam Open Badminton Champs

More than 400 professional players from 26 nations and territories will compete in the Yonex – Sunrise Vietnam Open 2018 Badminton Championships in Ho Chi Minh City from August 7-12.

 

VN star enters semi-finals of Singapore Badminton Open

Top Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh advanced to the semi-finals of the men’s singles at the Singapore Badminton Open 2018 on July 20.

 

Bac Giang wins 9 medals at national teenager badminton championships

(BGO) – The National Teenager Badminton Championships 2018 for all groups of ages was organized in Da Nang city on June 5 – 11, attracting nearly 500 young players from 38 provinces and cities across the nation.

 

Source: VNA