Born in 2007 in Dong Nai and belonging to the S’tieng ethnic group, Lai brought home gold medals from the National Strong Teams Vovinam Championship in April and the National Vovinam Championship in September. Her triumphant year culminated in November when she won gold at the World Vovinam Championship in Indonesia. Photo: NVCCStarting with local clubs, Lai’s talent soon caught the attention of Master Huynh Minh Hai, then head coach of the Binh Phuoc Vovinam team. In 2022, she claimed her first national youth gold medal, marking the start of an unbeaten streak. What matters most is discipline, determination, and gratitude along the way.”The young S’tieng girl hopes her story can inspire ethnic minority youth to believe that dreams, effort, and opportunity make success possible.

Source: VietNamNet News December 25, 2025 12:12 UTC