Volleyball players to train for SEA Games

Spiker Ngô Văn Kiều of Việt Nam is one of athletes to play at the Malaysian SEA Games. — File Photo

HÀ NỘI — Sixteen volleyball players have been called for training to prepare for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games which will be organised in Malaysia in August.

The team include both senior and young players. Among them, spiker Nguyễn Văn Phong, libero Huỳnh Trung Trực and middle hitter Lê Hoài Hận are making their debut.

They will be under coach Phùng Công Hưng and two coaching assistants.

Hưng said his team was asked to defend their second position at the regional biennial Games and try their best to reach the highest position.

Athletes will gather at the Hà Nội’s National Sport Training Centre No 1 from May 10.

Apart from the SEA Games, Việt Nam will also compete in the Asian Men’s Clubs Volleyball Championship later this month and the Asian Championship in August. — VNS

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