Vietnamese junior badminton player Nguyen Tat Duy Loi won the men’s singles title at the YONEX BTY Junior International Series 2026 in Thailand. His victory shows how a single junior title can lift a young athlete’s confidence and signal rising talent for Vietnam.

Loi entered the tournament as the No. 1 seed. In the final he beat Thai player Thanakrit Lekyim with scores of 21‑14, 14‑21 and 21‑18, securing the championship.

Born in 2008, Loi had already won the men’s singles championship at the Philippines Junior International Series 2026. The Thailand event offered a total prize money of US$13,500 and included four age groups – U13, U15, U17 and U19 – in several events. The Thao & Van Hoa newspaper said the tournament gives young shuttlers a chance to gain international experience, improve skills and show their abilities, which boosts confidence for bigger competitions.

Loi’s win is a positive sign for the future of badminton in Vietnam. It shows that international junior platforms can help young players grow and aim for higher levels.