Le Tu Chinh attends 32nd SEA Games
"Le Tu Chinh is on the list of Vietnamese sports delegations attending the 32nd SEA Games", Tran Duc Phan confirmed to MetaSports on the morning of April 11th.
Previously, there was information that Le Tu Chinh might be on the list of cuts. The reason is that she has just recovered from an injury and has not played any tournament in the past year.
Tu Chinh was once known as Vietnam's "speed queen" when she won the gold medals of 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay at the 2017 SEA Games. To the 2019 SEA Games, she successfully defended the 100m gold medal. However, her legs Runner born in 1997 did not attend the 32nd SEA Games at home due to a serious knee injury.
Tu Chinh was on the operating table in May 2022. As originally planned, it could take at least a year and a half before she can return to running.
"Initially, the goal of preparing for Tu Chinh was the Asiad to take place in September in China. However, this athlete's injury recovered earlier than expected by the professional departments. Tu Chinh recently participated in running. Tested at the Speed Cup in Ho Chi Minh City and got a certain achievement.. Athletics then proposed to bring this athlete to the 32nd SEA Games, we and 175 hospital took a close look at her recovery and then put on the list," added Mr. Phan.
Tu Chinh reappeared in the Speed Cup on April 1, completing the 100m qualifying round with a time of 11 seconds 81. She then did not participate in the final. Coach Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong said that herself and her students were also surprised with such a quick recovery after surgery.
However, Tu Chinh has not yet regained the best performance, and it is difficult to compete for a medal in individual short distances. Most likely this athlete will be arranged to compete. According to Mr. Phan, Tu Chinh "no matter what content is arranged in, it is an image that speaks of energy for young athletes to follow".
The Vietnamese sports delegation held a ceremony to attend the 32nd SEA Games on April 19. The delegation went to Cambodia with more than 1000 members, including more than 700 athletes. This year, members of the delegation did not travel by special plane, but on commercial flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Cambodia.
Vietnam has set a goal to win about 300 medals at the 32nd SEA Games, including 90 to 120 gold medals, ranking in the top 3. Mr. Tran Duc Phan said Cambodia, Indonesia, and Thailand are the teams competing with Vietnam. Vietnam is very well prepared.
