World women’s beach volleyball event starts

June 11, 2018 - 09:00

The Tuần Châu Hạ Long Open 2018 of the FIVB World Tour started at the Tuần Châu international tourism and entertainment site in Hạ Long City in the northern province of Quảng Ninh on June 10.

Việt Nam vs the Czech Republic in the opening match of the Tuần Châu Hạ Long Open 2018
Viet Nam News

QUẢNG NINH — The Tuần Châu Hạ Long Open 2018 of the FIVB World Tour started at the Tuần Châu international tourism and entertainment site in Hạ Long City on June 10.

The three-day event drew 18 teams from 12 countries, including Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Israel and Việt Nam.

A match between Việt Nam and the Czech Republic took place after the opening ceremony in the morning.

This is the 15th time a women’s beach volleyball championship has been organised on Tuần Châu Island.

The tournament was recognised as a World Tour event this year after being a noted Asian competition for many years prior. — VNS

 

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