Vietnamese volleyball queen unexpectedly encounters misfortune just before a major tournament.

The Vietnamese women's volleyball star unexpectedly faces an issue right before an important competition. This is regrettable not only for her personally but also for the team she represents.

Unpleasant news has reached Vietnamese volleyball fans as opposite hitter Hoàng Thị Kiều Trinh suffered an injury and is almost certain to miss the first stage of the 2026 National Club Championship.

This is a significant loss for the Signal Corps team as they enter a series of crucial early-year tournaments.

According to reports, Kiều Trinh's injury occurred during the team's preparation for the 2026 Hoa Lư-Bình Điền Cup. Medical examination results revealed a bone-related issue, preventing her recovery from happening quickly. Consequently, the coaching staff had to make the decision not to register the 2001-born attacker in the official list of 14 athletes participating in the tournament in Ninh Bình.

The absence of Kiều Trinh not only affects tactics but also significantly impacts the morale of the military-uniformed team. In recent seasons, she has consistently been a pillar on the offensive line, especially in the opposite hitter position, which demands stable scoring ability and composure in decisive moments. Moreover, in early 2026, Kiều Trinh was entrusted with the captain's armband, demonstrating her substantial influence both professionally and as a leader within the group.

At the national team level, Kiều Trinh is also a familiar name, contributing to Vietnamese women's volleyball winning the silver medal at the recent 2025 SEA Games. Her temporary departure from the court due to injury thus leaves fans feeling regretful.

Currently, the Signal Corps side has not issued a detailed official announcement regarding the injury status, but the top priority is to create the best conditions for Kiều Trinh's treatment and recovery. It is highly probable that she will also miss the first round of the 2026 National Club Championship, scheduled for early April in Đông Anh (Hanoi).

In the context of the 2026 Hoa Lư-Bình Điền Cup running from March 18 to 23, before teams enter the first round of the national championship from April 6 to 19, the absence of an offensive leader like Kiều Trinh will undoubtedly pose a difficult challenge for the coaching staff of the military volleyball team in their quest for an early-season title.