On the inaugural day of the tournament, Tinh, ranked 98th globally, showcased her prowess by defeating Diaz Martina from Chile (ranked 159th) and Solis Jacqueline of Guatemala (ranked 65th) in the women’s 48kg weight class. These victories propelled her to the final and brought her one step closer to her Olympic dream.
Tinh’s outstanding performance earned her a spot at the 2024 Olympics, scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 11. The continental quota system, which allocates spots based on regional representation, played a crucial role in her qualification.
The Paris Olympics maintains a stringent selection process, with each weight class offering only 17 coveted positions to the world’s top judokas. This underlines the magnitude of Tinh’s achievement.
In the Asian context, the competition is equally fierce, with 10 spots up for grabs per event. Tinh proudly secured the ninth position in the women’s category with a cumulative ranking score of 213, cementing her place among the region’s elite.
Among her Asian contemporaries are Khalimajon Kurbonova of Uzbekistan, ranked second with an impressive 2,652 points; Lin Chen Hao from Taiwan, holding the third spot with 1,996 points; and Wong Ka Lee, representing Hong Kong, in seventh place with 743 points.
As the tournament progressed to its second day, Tinh prepared to face Priscilla Morand of Mauritius, who boasted a global ranking of 43rd. This match presented another opportunity for Tinh to demonstrate her skills and further enhance her qualification standing.
Tinh’s qualification is a landmark moment for Vietnam, as it represents the nation’s final official ticket to the 2024 Olympics. With this, Vietnam has surpassed its initial goal of securing 12 spots for the Paris Games, highlighting the country’s rising sporting prowess.
Among the distinguished group of 12 Vietnamese athletes already qualified are names such as swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang, cyclist Nguyen Thi That, markswomen Trinh Thu Vinh and Le Thi Mong Tuyen, and a host of other talented individuals across various sports disciplines.
As Vietnam celebrates these achievements, the nation also eagerly anticipates decisions from the Olympic organizing committee regarding special spots for Tran Thi Nhi Yen in athletics and Vo Thi My Tien or Nguyen Thuy Hien in swimming. These additional spots could further bolster Vietnam’s presence at the prestigious games.
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