American Teens Win Gold in Girls’ Doubles at the U.S. Open Table Tennis Championships

In an exciting match, Do Le Van Chi (14) and Do Le Van Linh (13), siblings from Vietnam’s Central Highlands, clinched the top spot in the U.S. Open Table Tennis Championships. They beat the U.S. duo, Emily Quan (17) and Abigail Yu (12), with a close score of 3-2.

The talented Vietnamese pair are no strangers to success, having previously won championships in the women’s doubles and team events at the 2023 National Youth Tournament in their home country. Their opponents, Emily and Abigail, are also accomplished athletes, with Emily claiming bronze in the U17 and U19 girls’ singles at the National level, and Abigail taking home three gold medals in the U11 category at the Pan American Youth Championships.

Earlier in the week, Van Chi and Van Linh had to settle for silver in the U15 girls’ doubles, falling just short against another American pair, Mandy Yu and Abigail Yu.

The Vietnamese siblings, along with their fellow top players from Vietnam, participated in the prestigious U.S. Open tournament held in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event attracted a large number of competitors from 19 countries and offered a substantial prize pool.

The talented Vietnamese duo, Do Le Van Chi and Do Le Van Linh, proudly display their gold medals in the U17 girls’ doubles category at the U.S. Open Table Tennis Championships. Their achievement is a testament to their hard work and dedication to the sport. Photo: Supplied

This marks a significant milestone for Vietnamese table tennis, as it is the first time players from the country have taken part in this renowned tournament, which hosted many world-class competitors.

It is worth noting that most of the Vietnamese athletes at the event are self-funded and lacked personal coaches for tactical guidance. However, Van Chi and Van Linh received crucial support from Tran Canh Tuan, vice president of the Vietnam Table Tennis Federation and head of the delegation.

The cost of their participation in the U.S. Open was covered through a combination of federation funding and the athletes’ own resources. This support has opened doors for Vietnamese table tennis players, providing them with opportunities to compete on an international stage alongside the world’s best.

This development highlights the growing potential of Vietnamese table tennis and the importance of continued support for these talented athletes.

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