2023 Asia Women’s Club Volleyball Championship kicks off in Vinh Phuc

After the opening ceremony, Vietnam play their first match against Iran at the 2023 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship. (Photo: VNA)

Vinh Phuc (VNA) – The 2023 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship kicked off in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on April 25.

The tournament brings together nine teams from host Vietnam, Iran, Japan, Taiwan (China), Kazakhstan, Thailand, China, Mongolia, and Hong Kong (China).

Participating teams are divided into two groups in a round-robin format. Based on the results of the group stage, the teams will compete for the first to fourth and from fifth to ninth places.

Apart from the first, second and third prizes for teams, the organising board will honour outstanding players with eight titles. Besides, the winning team will represent Asia at the 2023 World Club Volleyball Championship in China.

 After  the opening ceremony, Vietnamese team had their first match with Iran. Earlier, Khuvsgul Erchim of Mongolia lost 0-3 to Liaoning Donghuac of China and Altay of KaszakKaszak won 3 -2 over Diamond Food Fine of Thailand.

The championship runs from April 25 to May 2, 2023 and will be broadcasted live on VTVcab's ON Sports News, ON Sports , and ON Plus channels./.