Players Gear Up for YONEX-SUNRISE Vietnam Open 2026 Qualifications

The YONEX-SUNRISE Vietnam Open 2026 opens its main tournament qualifications on September 8 at the Nguyen Du Gymnasium in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing international badminton competitors to local courts for final preparations, vietnam.vn reported.

Nguyen Du Gymnasium hosts international competitors

Athletes from multiple countries have transformed the Ho Chi Minh City venue into an active training ground during the days leading up to competition. Players spent their final sessions testing the surface, adjusting their stroke sensitivity, and fine-tuning gear ahead of the opening matches. For the host nation’s athletes, playing in front of local supporters brings both an encouraging atmosphere and heightened competitive expectations.

In the women’s singles division, Nguyễn Thùy Linh faces China’s Xu Wen Jing in her first match. Meanwhile, Vũ Thị Trang meets Denmark’s Amalie Schulz, who enters the bracket as the tournament’s fourth seed. Facing top-tier opposition requires rigorous training focus, and local players have spent their final practice blocks sharpening court consistency and ball feel.

Le Duc Phat targets home court success

After reaching the quarter-finals during the 2024 tournament cycle, Lê Đức Phát has intensified his training schedule at the venue. The local athlete aims to match or exceed his previous deep run while performing in familiar surroundings against a crowded international field.

Beyond individual matchups, the event carries significant organizational momentum. Organizers have positioned the tournament for a major structural shift on the international calendar. Beginning in 2027, the Vietnam Open will officially join the BWF World Tour at the Super 100 level, marking a historic upgrade after years of development.

Broadcast schedule and qualification launch

Competition gets underway on September 8 with the opening qualification rounds inside the Nguyen Du Gymnasium. Fans unable to attend the venue in person can follow live coverage across multiple broadcast outlets. Television broadcasts air live on HTV, alongside digital streaming options available through the YouTube HTV Sports channel and the HTVm and HTVC mobile applications.