HÀ NỘI — The 10th Hà Nội Open Table Tennis Club Tournament will feature more than 300 athletes on November 9-12 in the capital city.

They will compete for a total of VNĐ120 million (US$4,900) in prize money across 12 categories for men and women, divided into different age groups, individual and team categories.

One new change this year is that professional athletes can compete in the men’s team events.

All national senior team members such as national champion Nguyễn Anh Tú, SEA Games champion Đinh Anh Hoàng and former SEA Games winner Nguyễn Đức Tuấn have registered.

In addition, former national players such as Vũ Quang Hiền, Trần Tuấn Quỳnh, Phan Huy Hoàng, Nguyễn Bích Ngọc and Nguyễn Thị Mai have been listed as athletes in the semi-pro category.

Organisers hold a press conference to introduce the Hà Nội Open Table Tennis Club Tournament.

“The change is to improve the competitiveness of our tournament. It is also a play ground where athletes, especially juniors, can sharpen their skills.”

Regarding the tournament’s preparation in facilities and organisation, it was stated that all have been well managed at highest conditions.

“All equipment used at the competition such as nets, tables and balls are of an international standard,”

“All national referees have been mobilised to officiate almost 600 matches at the Hà Nội Open. It is all to ensure the fairness, accuracy and the success of the event.”

Hà Nội Open Table Tennis Club Tournament

The Hà Nội Open Table Tennis Club Tournament is a major annual sporting event in Vietnam’s capital, fostering competition and community among local enthusiasts. While its specific founding date is not widely documented, it reflects the sport’s deep-rooted popularity in the region, which has been a part of Vietnamese recreational culture for decades. The tournament brings together amateur and semi-professional players to compete and celebrate the game.

SEA Games

The SEA Games is a biennial multi-sport event involving athletes from the 11 countries of Southeast Asia. It was first held in 1959 as the Southeast Asian Peninsular Games, before expanding its membership and adopting its current name in 1977. The event was established to promote cooperation, understanding, and sporting excellence within the region.

Hà Nội

Hà Nội is the capital of Vietnam and one of the most ancient capitals in the world, with a history dating back over a thousand years to 1010 AD when it was established as the capital of the imperial Vietnamese nation. The city is renowned for its rich culture, French colonial architecture, and vibrant Old Quarter, serving as the political and cultural heart of the country.