Coach Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Hoa's squad showcased an excellent performance at the Hoa Lu - Bình Điền Cup this year.
VTV Bình Điền Long An recently claimed the championship title at the Hoa Lu - Bình Điền Cup 2026. following a thrilling 3-2 victory over VietinBank in the final match held on March 23 afternoon at the Ninh Bình Provincial Sports Competition Hall.
The joy of VTV Bình Điền Long An players was doubled, as thanks to the prestigious title in the ancient capital, Võ Thị Kim Thoa and her teammates received a "substantial" bonus.
Specifically, VTV Bình Điền Long An received 300 million VND from the Hoa Lu - Bình Điền Cup organizers for the champions. Additionally, Bình Điền Fertilizer Company also awarded Coach Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Hoa and her team a "hot" bonus of 1 billion VND - thus the southern representative had at least 1.3 billion VND in rewards after the final.
This is a deserved reward for the excellent performance of VTV Bình Điền Long An at this year's Hoa Lu - Bình Điền Cup. The reigning national champion demonstrated superior strength through cohesive play, courageous fighting spirit, and the excellence of individuals like foreign player Lianet Garcia, setter Nguyễn Thị Trà My, and the duo of setters Võ Thị Kim Thoa - Nguyễn Thị Hồng Đào.
In the group stage and semifinals, VTV Bình Điền Long An dominated opponents Hanoi Tasco Auto, VietinBank, and host LPB Ninh Bình. Re-matching the phenomenon VietinBank in the final, Coach Ngọc Hoa's team faced considerable difficulties, trailing 2-1, but displayed resilience and class at the crucial moment, concluding the match after five exciting sets to claim the championship.
This is the fourth time VTV Bình Điền Long An has crowned the Hoa Lu - Bình Điền Cup, following victories in 2008 (over Trust Bank Information Command - now Northeast Information), 2021 (over WSUN Thái Bình - now Geleximco Hưng Yên), and 2022 (over Information Command - FLC - now Northeast Information). Additionally, the team consecutively became runners-up in 2023 and 2024 seasons, losing respectively to HCĐG Tia Sáng (now HCĐG Lào Cai) and LPB Ninh Bình.
Besides the collective award, national team player Kim Thoa was also honored in the category of Best Setter..