HA NOI (VNS)– The National Youth Handball Championships began yesterday at Ha Noi's Quan Ngua Sport Palace.

The tournament, known as the Viet Duc Cup, has attracted more than 120 athletes from seven teams.

They will compete in a round-robin format in two age groups of under-18 and U20 for men and women.

The two top teams in each group will enter the final matches on July 25.

Last year, HCM City took three titles in the men's and women's Under 20 categories, while Ha Noi triumphed at the women's Under 18 event. – VNS