The national tennis tournament for teenagers kicked off in the southern province of Cần Thơ on July 4. — Photo thethaovietnam.vn |
HÀ NỘI — The national tennis tournament for teenagers kicked off in the southern province of Cần Thơ on July 4.
The event attracted the participation of more than 250 players from 27 teams, including Cà Mau, Bạc Liêu, Đồng Tháp and Kiên Giang, as well as HCM City and Sơn La.
The teens are competing in the boys’ and girls’ singles and doubles categories, in five age groups — U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18 — for 14 sets of medals.
According to Đoàn Quốc Cường, head of the tennis section of the National Sports Administration, the event aims to enhance the skills and provide experience to young players nationwide. The best athletes at the event will be selected for the national team.
The tournament will end on July 12. — VNS