Vietnamese badminton player Nguyễn Thùy Linh will return to European competition in October to contest two tournaments in Finland and Denmark. The schedule follows her recent appearance at the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 20) in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, where she exited the women’s singles draw in the round of 32.
Arctic Open Assignment in Finland
Nguyễn Thùy Linh is scheduled to compete first at the Arctic Open 2026, a BWF World Tour Super 500 event taking place in Finland from October 6 through October 11. According to the tournament registration and draw results, she faces Singapore’s Yeo Jia Min in the opening round of the women’s singles bracket. Historical records show that Thùy Linh has not yet advanced to the final round of any BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament.
Denmark Open Super 750 Challenge
Following her matches in Finland, Nguyễn Thùy Linh travels to Denmark to participate in the Denmark Open 2026, scheduled for October 13 to October 18. The tournament holds a higher BWF World Tour Super 750 classification. Tournament organizers will conduct the professional draw next week, and it was noted that Thùy Linh did not secure a seeded position in the field.
Thùy Linh Seeks Top 20 Rank After ASIAD Exit
The upcoming European swing comes immediately after Nguyễn Thùy Linh’s campaign at ASIAD 20 in Japan, where she was eliminated in the 1/16 round. It was reported that the athlete has competed in three Asian Games—ASIAD 18, 19, and 20—without capturing a medal. In the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings, Thùy Linh occupies the 31st spot in women’s singles, with her current training focused on elevating her form and performance to re-enter the world top 20.
Arctic Open and Denmark Open Begin in October
The two-stop European tour opens with the Arctic Open qualifiers and early rounds starting on October 6 in Finland, leading directly into the Denmark Open action beginning on October 13.
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