Female players compete in two opposite events, join a group of hot girls at 'Vietnam Billiards World Cup'

In mid-September 2026, Vietnam's billiards community turns its attention to Ho Chi Minh City – the venue for the HBSF Tour 2 – MIN Table Cup, organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Billiards & Snooker Federation (HBSF). Although it is only a stop in the domestic tournament system, this event is affectionately called the "Vietnam Billiards World Cup" by fans. The reason is that the tournament brings together nearly 310 players competing in four events, including 3-cushion carom, pool (pocket billiards), and separate events for men and women. Among them, the participation of beautiful and talented female players creates a special attraction. Right in the group stage of the women's 3-cushion carom event, reigning Asian champion Nguyễn Đức Yến Sinh had a dream start by defeating opponent Mỹ Duyên with a convincing score of 25-9. This victory confirms her impressive form before she and teammates Nguyễn Thị Liên and Nguyễn Thị Bích Trâm travel to France for the Women's World Championship. It is known that the tournament schedule is arranged to end on September 11, allowing the players to travel and adapt to conditions in Europe. Therefore, experts see HBSF Tour 2 as a perfect springboard for Vietnamese female players ahead of the international arena. The most notable highlight of this tournament is the case of Bùi Xuân Vàng – the reigning national women's pool champion. She surprised everyone by registering to compete in two opposing events: pool – her strength – and 3-cushion carom, a discipline requiring completely different technique and thinking. In the Group C match on September 9, Bùi Xuân Vàng experienced a thrilling challenge when she narrowly won 22-21 against Nguyễn Thị Thu. Immediately after, she continued to play her opening match in the pool event. Constantly switching between the two disciplines demands not only high tactical concentration but also a physical challenge. However, her endurance and quick adaptability helped her overcome the pressure, showing diversity in her play. Not only top names but also a rising young talent, Huỳnh Hoa (born 2026, from Cần Thơ), made her debut. In her first participation in a tournament of such scale, Huỳnh Hoa played with great enthusiasm and narrowly lost to SEA Games champion Lê Thị Ngọc Huệ. She shared: "I learned a lot from this match and will return stronger in the next stops." Huỳnh Hoa's performance shows that the next generation of Vietnamese women's billiards is developing in the right direction. Besides professional aspects, the tournament also attracts media attention thanks to a group of "hot girls" such as Tú Trinh, Nguyễn Phương Thủy Tiên... The appearance of beautiful faces who play billiards well has created a social media frenzy, promoting the sport closer to the public. However, some opinions worry that focusing on appearance may inadvertently overshadow the professional value and efforts of female athletes. A balance is needed for fans to see their true talent. Moreover, this year's tournament lacks Dương Quốc Hoàng (Hoàng Sao) – one of Vietnam's leading players. His absence somewhat reduces the appeal, but also opens opportunities for young players to assert themselves. Overall, HBSF Tour 2 – MIN Table Cup is not only an important stepping stone on the way to the Women's World Championship for the national team but also a convergence of sports values, charm, and aspirations to reach far.