Truong Vinh Hien speaks out after controversial match with Ly Hoang Nam: 'I'm sorry…'

After the noisy semi-final match at the PPA Tour Asia MB Vietnam Cup 2025 pickleball tournament, Truong Vinh Hien officially spoke up on social media, apologized to the audience and opponents, and admitted that this was a lesson learned at the age of 20.

Truong Vinh Hien thanks senior!

On his personal page, pickleball player Truong Vinh Hien wrote: "A memorable match, a lesson at the age of 20. First, I want to apologize to all the audience and those involved for having a controversial match.

Above all, I learned a lesson after an emotional match that I could not handle well. I did not intend to provoke, curse or disrespect anyone. If my eyes and actions at that time caused misunderstandings, it was my own fault. I looked back at myself and faced it, as well as learned a lesson about calmness and professionalism in sports . Throughout my sports career, I have always respected everyone, from the audience to my teammates and even the players on the other side of the field. I hope the audience will happily give me a chance to improve myself.

Thank you, Mr. Nam, for giving me an unforgettable match. Thank you to the audience for watching, accompanying and giving me feedback to help me grow. I will constantly strive to develop myself every day and compete to contribute to Vietnamese pickleball. Once again, thank you and apologize for my attitude and see you all again."

Truong Vinh Hien won silver medal in professional men's singles

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This sharing is considered Vinh Hien's first official response after the controversial semi-final match of the professional men's singles with his senior Ly Hoang Nam at the tournament held in Da Nang . In this match, Vinh Hien won a spectacular 2-1 comeback victory, but the situation in the decisive third set caused a stir among the audience.

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When Hoang Nam took the shot, Vinh Hien "called out" and the referee accepted. Hoang Nam then responded that the ball was still in the field. The atmosphere after the match became tense with words exchanged between the two sides, and the audience was divided into two opinions. After the match, social networks exploded with comments, including a post from Ly Hoang Nam's wife, saying that Vinh Hien "played unfairly".

Phuc Huynh won the title convincingly

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At the PPA Tour Asia MB Vietnam Cup 2025 pickleball tournament held in Da Nang, Phuc Huynh won the professional men's singles championship. The Vietnamese-American player won quickly with a score of 2-0 (11/1, 11/4) in the final against Vinh Hien. Ly Hoang Nam "won without a fight" and took third place overall. Hoang Nam's opponent in the third-place match, Thomas Yu (China), withdrew due to health reasons.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/truong-vinh-hien-len-tieng-sau-tran-dau-gay-tranh-cai-voi-ly-hoang-nam-em-xin-loi-185251005102358815.htm