Thinh, the only Vietnamese representative in the men’s singles, dominated the first game with a 21–13 win, but lost momentum in the second, allowing Boruah to take it 21–9. In a nail-biting third game, Thinh pulled ahead at the decisive moments to secure a 21–19 victory and clinch the championship 2–1 overall.

Prior to competing in Botswana, Thinh had played in a tournament in Zambia, where he only made it to the men’s singles quarterfinals.

Since the beginning of 2025, the Vietnamese player has taken part in several international tournaments, however, this is his first championship title of the year. Following in the footsteps of other players such as Nguyen Tien Minh and Nguyen Hai Dang, Thinh has emerged as one of Vietnam’s most promising young talents, demonstrating significant technical growth recently.

Vietnam’s top shuttler advances to Round of 16 at World Badminton Championships

VOV.VN - Nguyen Thuy Linh, Vietnam's number one badminton player, extended her impressive run at the 2025 World Badminton Championships in Paris with a second-round win over Scottish rival Kirsty Gilmour in the women’s singles, securing her place in the Round of 16.