Ho Chi Minh City Volleyball Federation targets breakthrough in 2026-2031 term

The Ho Chi Minh City Volleyball Federation has elected its new leadership for the 2026-2031 term, re-electing La Quoc Khanh as president. The federation aims to professionalize its operations and enhance both grassroots participation and elite performance.

The 2020-2025 term report highlighted the federation's efforts to maintain stability and promote the sport despite the impact of COVID-19 and administrative restructuring. Ho Chi Minh City boasts a large number of regular volleyball players, exceeding 2,000, and its school league system actively engages over 90 student teams.

On the professional front, the city's teams have seen notable success. The men's team secured a bronze medal at the 9th National Sports Games in 2022. The women's team, supported by Sacombank, won the National A-League championship in 2024, earning promotion to the National Championship in 2025. Additionally, the Ho Chi Minh City Police team finished third in the 2025 National Championship, while beach volleyball teams continue to perform strongly at the national level.

Despite these achievements, the federation faces financial instability, relying heavily on a few sponsors. Areas needing improvement include the training of referees and young coaches, as well as member development. During the congress, delegate Ho Thi Ngoc Yen emphasized the growing popularity of " hơi" (indoor/light) volleyball and requested more support and dedicated competition platforms from the federation.

For the upcoming term, the federation plans to focus on developing school volleyball, expanding clubs, and exploring flexible competition models like "hơi" and 4x4 volleyball. Efforts will also concentrate on training athletes, coaches, and referees to meet higher standards.