Vu Manh Huy claimed the men’s singles title at the 2026 National Table Tennis Championships in Vinh Long on Sept. 30, defeating Le Dinh Duc 4-1 in the final. The victory marked a milestone as Vu Manh Huy secured his first national singles crown while competing under the direct coaching of his father, Vu Manh Cuong, a double Southeast Asian Games champion.
Vinh Long Final Sets Father and Son on Opposite Sides of the Table
The championship match on Sept. 30 brought together two players from the Public Security Ministry team, creating an unusual dynamic for coach Vu Manh Cuong. Before the match, the coach urged both players to surpass themselves and give their best performance on the table. Vu Manh Huy handled the pressure to outplay his older teammate, Le Dinh Duc, in a decisive 4-1 victory.
For Vu Manh Cuong, the victory carried immense personal weight. Having established his own legacy at the top of Southeast Asian table tennis, watching his son claim the most prestigious domestic title completed a multi-generational climb to the top of the sport. The younger Vu entered the tournament facing intense scrutiny as the son of a former regional champion, but his play in Vinh Long answered those questions definitively.
Tough Road Through the Draw Tests Public Security Ministry Squad
Vu Manh Huy’s path to the gold medal was far from straightforward. After winning his group stage, he beat a series of opponents representing Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and the military teams. In the semifinals, he eliminated teammate Dinh Anh Hoang to earn his place in the title match against Le Dinh Duc.
Dominance defined the tournament for the Public Security Ministry squad. All four semifinalists in the men’s singles bracket hailed from the team, showcasing depth in the national field. Le Dinh Duc, despite settling for silver in singles, finished his tournament with a haul that included gold medals in both the men’s team and men’s doubles events.
Team Dominance and Hai Phong’s Challenge in the Finals
The Public Security Ministry team finished atop the overall medal standings with six gold medals, three silvers, and three bronzes. They captured six out of the seven available titles, sweeping the men’s team event, three doubles competitions, the men’s singles, and the women’s singles. Winning both singles titles simultaneously marked a feat for the program, echoing their success at the 10th National Sports Games.
Coach Vu Manh Cuong admitted that the team’s performance exceeded expectations, particularly in reclaiming the men’s team gold after an elimination by Hai Phong in the semifinals of the 10th National Sports Games. The team final in Vinh Long proved exceptionally tight. Dinh Anh Hoang opened with a 2-3 loss to Doan Ba Tuan Anh before Le Dinh Duc leveled the score by defeating Duy Phong 3-1. Ta Hong Khanh added another win to put the Public Security Ministry ahead, and despite a subsequent loss by Dinh Anh Hoang, Le Dinh Duc sealed the team victory by defeating Doan Ba Tuan Anh in the decisive match.
Who Won the 2026 National Table Tennis Titles?
Who won the 2026 national men’s singles table tennis title?
Vu Manh Huy won the men’s singles championship on Sept. 30 in Vinh Long, defeating teammate Le Dinh Duc 4-1 in the final.
What team dominated the 2026 National Table Tennis Championships?
The Public Security Ministry team led the competition by capturing six gold medals, three silvers, and three bronzes, sweeping six of the seven tournament events.
How many gold medals did Le Dinh Duc win at the tournament?
Le Dinh Duc won two gold medals—one in the men’s team event and one in the men’s doubles—alongside a silver medal in the men’s singles.
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