Place of Birth: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Height: 169.00cm
Current Residence: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Language(s): English, Vietnamese
International Debut: 2001
Professional Since: In 1997 when I first represented my district to compete in the city championships.
National Team Member: 2000
Any previous Olympics Games competed in and results?
"Beijing 2008 (first round)"
When and where you began playing, and why this sport?
"I started playing badminton when I was 10, mainly as a mean to improve my health. It started off as a fun hobby with other kids around the block where I lived, but slowly I became engrossed with the sport's beautiful movements - its emphasis on flexibility, swiftness, and strategy. In high school, I finally decided to turn my passion into a career."
Your equipment sponsor and current racket model?
"Yonex"
Memorable sporting achievements?
"In 2010, when I won gold medals for the Thailand Grand Prix Gold, Australia Grand Prix, and Taiwan Grand Prix Gold."
Sporting awards / Honours (so far)?
"I have been named one of Vietnam's top 10 athletes for several years, but no international awards or honours yet."
Sporting ambitions?
"Hopefully to win a World Superseries title before retiring."
12 July, 2023
Smashing Stats: US Open 2023
5 August, 2019
World Championships Draw Released
2 June, 2019
Tien Minh – Veteran Still Chasing His Dreams
PERIOD | PLAYED | WON | LOST | BALANCE | EARNINGS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ALL | 679 | 463 | 216 | +247 | 207,022 |
2024 | 17 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 18 |
PERIOD | PLAYED | WON | LOST | BALANCE | EARNINGS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ALL | 20 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 0 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PERIOD | PLAYED | WON | LOST | BALANCE | EARNINGS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ALL | 6 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 244 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |