HA NOI (VNS) — The second Ha Noi Badminton Championships, the ASTEC Cup, will be held from September 11 to 14 at the Cau Giay Gymnasium.

Nearly 530 players will take part in the women's and men's singles and doubles events.

Speaking to the press in the capital last Friday, Tran Quang Giao, deputy chairman of the Ha Noi Badminton Federation, said that the tournament is an opportunity for both professional and amateur athletes to sharpen their skills, while the organisers expected to discover new talents.

The opening and closing ceremonies of the tournament will be broadcast live on The Thao TV channel of the Viet Nam Cable Television. — VNS