The Golden Ticket: Judoka Secures Vietnam’s Place at the Paris Olympics
On the inaugural day of the tournament, Tinh, ranked 98th globally, showcased her prowess by defeating Diaz Martina from Chile (ranked 159th) and Solis Jacqueline of Guatemala (ranked 65th) in the women’s 48kg weight class. These victories propelled her to the final and brought her one step closer to her Olympic dream. Tinh’s outstanding performance earned her a spot at the 2024 Olympics, scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 11. The continental quota system, which allocates spots based on regional representation, played a crucial role in her qualification. The Paris Olympics maintains a stringent selection process, with each weight class offering only 17 coveted positions to the world’s top judokas. This underlines the magnitude of Tinh’s achievement. In the Asian context, the competition is equally fierce, with 10 spots up for grabs per event. Tinh proudly secured the ninth position in the women’s category with a cumulative ranking score of 213, cementing her place among ...