The 26th Golden Racket International Table Tennis Tournament will get under way next Tuesday in HCM City's Phan Dinh Phung Gymnasium.

The event is expected to attract the participation of over 60 players from seven countries and territories including Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, South Korea and the hosts Viet Nam.

Athletes will compete in the men's and women's singles and doubles.

The four-day event will create chances for Vietnamese players to hone their skills in preparation for the 27th Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar next year.

The total value of the event is VND200 million (US$9,500).-VNS