Vu Thi Trang.— File Photo

HANOI (VNS ) — Viet Nam's number one women's badminton player Vu Thi Trang will defend her crown at the Ha Noi Open 2013 badminton championships, which will kick off tomorrow at the Ha Noi Indoor Sport Stadium.

Trang, who is the reigning national champion, will compete in the singles event against her biggest opponent Nguyen Thi Sen.

Nguyen Linh Giang, Dinh Thi Phuong Hang and Nguyen Thi Thao Mai are some other names cited as capable of challenging Trang.

On the men's side, Nguyen Cong Hai, Nghiem Dinh Cong and Tran Van Tri will be contenders for titles.

The tournament also features the men's doubles, women's doubles and mixed doubles. — VNS