The Vietnamese women's volleyball icon unexpectedly ‘reminds’ herself of two important issues at the age of 40

She is one of the legends in Vietnamese women's volleyball, renowned for her resilience, dedication to the sport, and a very happy family life.

The legend Bùi Thị Huệ reflects on life at 40

Bùi Thị Huệ was once a famous hitter in Vietnamese women's volleyball. Though only 1.74m tall, her jump reach was up to 2.95m, and she had powerful "one-hit" spikes (where the ball contacts the hand and floor almost simultaneously) so strong they were likened to a hammer strike, earning her the nickname "machine hammer" among professionals.

Starting volleyball at age 12 and joining the first team of Thái Bình women's volleyball (now Hưng Yên women's team) in 2001, Bùi Thị Huệ (born February 1985) had 27 years of volleyball training and competition, including 22 years at the top level before officially retiring in February 2024.