Athletes compete during the opening day of the National Youth Badminton Championships in Đắk Lắk Province. VNA/VNS Photo Tuấn Anh

HÀ NỘI — The National Youth Badminton Championships began yesterday in the central highlands city of Buôn Ma Thuột, Đắk Lắk Province.

The annual tournament will see nearly 140 athletes compete in women's and men's singles and doubles as well as mixed doubles.

The organisers said the event was a chance for young players to sharpen their technique and skills. The best performers will be selected for the national team to take part in coming international tournaments, notably the Southeast Asian Games in the Philippines this November.

The finals are scheduled for June 14. — VNS