The Volleyball Federation of Vietnam (VFV) has been intensely preparing for the Asian Games 2018 (ASIAD 18) since the start of this year, VFV General Secretary Le Tri Truong said.


Vietnam national women’s volleyball team
(Photo: mediacdn.vn)

Truong revealed the information at a press conference on the upcoming VTV International Women’s Volleyball Cup held in Hanoi on July 31.

Accordingly, the team has been trained to enhance their teamwork skills instead of solely depending on a few key players, he added.

The VTV International Women’s Volleyball Cup will run from August 4-11 at Ha Tinh Gymnasium in the central province of Ha Tinh. It is viewed as a warm-up for the players to sharpen their skills and competitive spirits ahead of ASIAD 18, which will be held in Indonesia from August 18 to September 2.

The tournament features eight teams, including Kazakhstan’s Altay, China’s Yunnan, and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Vietnam’s national team is in Group A with Altay, Yunnan, and Japan’s Hokkaido University, while Vietnam’s U19 team is in Group B with the DPRK, China’s Sichuan, and the Taipei National University.

This will be the second time that the Vietnam U19 competes in the tournament. The team recently won sixth place at the 2018 Asian Women’s U19 Volleyball Championship.

The teams will play under a round-robin format to select the top four teams to progress to the semi-finals.

The winner will walk home with 10,000 USD in prize money, while runners-up will receive 7,000 USD. The teams which come third and fourth will receive 5,000 USD and 2,000 USD, respectively. 

The cup is an annual event initiated by the VFV and Vietnam Television in 2004. This year’s event is sponsored by Vietnamese steel giant Hoa Sen Group.

 

                   Source: VNA 

 

Related Topics


Lac Thuy district: Focusing on improving and promoting the effectiveness of cultural and sports facilities

In recent years, Lac Thuy district has paid increasing attention to investing in cultural and sports infrastructure. These grassroots facilities have attracted a large number of residents to participate in recreational and cultural activities, physical training, and community engagement, contributing to the development of cultural life and the local socio-economic growth.

Mass Sports - Community bonding and health improvement

In recent years, the mass physical training and sports (PTS) movement in Hoa Binh province has developed strongly and spread widely. Regardless of age, gender or occupation, people actively participate in physical training, creating a vibrant and enthusiastic sports atmosphere within the community.

Hoa Binh’s athletes rise from grassroots sports movements to national stage

Recently, Hoa Binh’s athletes have continued to show strong performances at national-level competitions. Alongside elite athletes, several standout performers have emerged from grassroots sports movements, underlining the province’s growing sports culture.

550 athletes compete at the 2025 Hoa Binh Open ASUDO Karate Championship

From April 26 to 27, at the Provincial Sports Arena, the Hoa Binh Provincial Karate Federation organized the 2025 Hoa Binh Open ASUDO Karate Championship.

Traditional games thrive at Muong Festivals in Hoa Binh

While modern sports like volleyball and football continue to grow in popularity, traditional folk games and ethnic sports remain a vibrant and essential part of cultural life among the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.

85 players compete at Hoa Binh province Youth Table Tennis Tournament

A total of 85 young players from across Hoa Binh province recently participated in the provincial Youth Table Tennis Tournament. Organised by the provincial Centre for Youth Activities, the event was part of activities to celebrate the 94th founding anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (March 26, 1931 – 2025) and the 79th anniversary of Vietnam Sports Day (March 27, 1946 – 2025).