Nearly 200 athletes participate in the 17th Vietnam Journalists Association Table Tennis Championship - Sao Vang Cup 2024
On the morning of December 1, the 17th Vietnam Journalists Association Table Tennis Championship - Sao Vang Cup 2024 will officially open at Cau Giay Stadium, 35 Tran Quy Kien, Hanoi.
Taking place from December 1 to 3, the 17th Vietnam Journalists Association Table Tennis Championship - Sao Vang Cup 2024 is an annual event organized by the Vietnam Journalists Association in coordination with the Hanoi People's Committee, in response to the Campaign "All people exercise following the example of great Uncle Ho"; at the same time, promoting the sports training movement among journalists nationwide.
The tournament has the participation of nearly 200 athletes from 40 delegations nationwide, with 14 competition events.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, journalist Nguyen Duc Loi - Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Journalists Association, Head of the Organizing Committee of the tournament emphasized: The Vietnam Journalists Association Table Tennis Championship is the largest sports playground for the press and hopes that athletes will participate in the tournament with a noble sportsmanship spirit, bringing top-notch matches, helping to strengthen the spirit of solidarity and connection between press agencies and the community.
With careful, meticulous and professional preparation, the 17th Vietnam Journalists Association Table Tennis Championship - Sao Vang Cup 2024 promises to bring top-notch matches, leaving many unforgettable emotions and special impressions for participating athletes and fans.
Regarding the competition format: Teams compete in Swaythling format with 5 single matches (AX, BY, CZ, AY, BX); Doubles, singles: 5-game matches - 3 wins. Depending on the number of athletes in each event, the Organizing Committee will decide whether to compete in a knockout or round-robin format.
Athletes, teams and pairs winning first, second and third prizes will be awarded flags, trophies, medals and cash prizes.
The tournament is sponsored by Sao Vang Beer, Alcohol & Beverage Joint Stock Company SAVABECO. Sponsors include MIDOMAX Vietnam Joint Stock Company and TH True Milk Joint Stock Company.
