HCM CITY  (VNS) — Teams from Khanh Hoa, HCM City, Army and Da Nang will compete at the National Beach Volleyball Championships on My Khe Beach from today.

The Volleyball Federation of Viet Nam said 25 teams would compete in a round-robin of four groups in the men's and women's events, with the group winners moving on to the semi-finals.

The champions in both categories will walk away with VND15 million (US$714) each.

The tournament, sponsored by the PetroVietnam Low Pressure Gas Distribution Joint Stock Company, is a crucial test for national team members before the Asian Beach Games in Thailand next month. — VNS