Attending the ceremony was Mr. Tran Duc Phan Secretary General of Vietnam Volleyball Federation; Mr. Tran Cong Thuat, Vice-chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; representative of departments and branches together with many coaches and athletes.

Province Vice-chairman Tran Cong Thuat addresses the opening ceremony

The tournament will be taken place during five days (24-28 June 2009) with the participation of 21 teams from 8 provinces and cities in the country, namely: Vikoda Khanh Hoa, Tan Binh - Ho Chi Minh City, Tanimex - Ho Chi Minh City, Army Corps No.4, Hai Phong, Quang Binh, Da Nang and Quang Nam. Of which, 10 female teams are divided into two groups and 11 male teams are divided into three groups.

Representative of the Organization Board grants flowers to athletes

Addressing the opening ceremony of the National Beach Volleyball Tournament (Round II), Vice-chairman Tran Cong Thuat encouraged the competitive spirit of athletes for each locality's prestige. Concurrently, he also asked referees to fairly control competitions according to the regulations of the tournament, contributing to bring audiences many exciting and interesting competitions.

First competition between two female teams of Hai Phong and Quang Binh

Reported by N.H - Translated by N.Y