The number one female martial artist of Vietnam's wushu team in sanda (combat) content is very confident there will be thorough preparation in 2026 to achieve the best results at ASIAD 20. Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy shared that she maintained focused self-training during the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday to be ready to return with the Vietnamese wushu team at the end of this week.

Tthe martial artist affirmed that the ASIAD 20 arena remains her target to seek opportunities for the best achievements. Three years ago, Thu Thuy participated in the Asian Games for the first time at ASIAD 19 held in 2023 in China, where she reached the women's 60kg semi-final but regrettably lost to Indian opponent Naorem Devi, finishing with bronze. After three years, Thu Thuy is entering her peak performance period, making the opportunity to change her medal color at ASIAD 20 promising, though cautious preparation is required.

According to Vu Van Trung, head of wushu at Vietnam's Department of Physical Education and Sports, martial artist Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy and others built into the plan for the Vietnamese wushu team's 2026 international missions must show the highest determination in training and competition. 

"I orient myself to focus on expertise. When I prepare wholeheartedly, competition results will be reflected most clearly," Thu Thuy shared. 

The wushu team coaching staff plans to train taolu (forms) and sanda fighters starting from the sixth day of Tet (February 22), with Vietnam's wushu team expected to participate in the 2026 Sanda World Cup in Macau, China, in May.

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