A tournament will be held for the national top ranking competitors in HCM City. Photo cand.com.vn

HCM CITY (VNS)  — The National Top Table Tennis Players Tournament has lured 24 athletes to compete starting today in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.

Players will compete in round robin groups for men and women with the winners being those who collect the most points. The organisers will deliver VND200 million (US$8,900) to the top three in the ranking.

At the same time and place, a tournament of amateurs will be organised by the Viet Nam Table Tennis Forum.

The event known as the ninth People Police Newspaper Cup attracts more than 500 competitors from 70 teams participating in singles, doubles and team categories.

Adam Bobrow, a well-known player from the US, will also take part in the event and show off his performance during the four-day event.

Both two tournaments will close on Sunday. — VNS