Vinh Phuc to host international women's volleyball tournament

Thursday, June 19, 2025 13:37

Hanoi (VNA) – International women’s volleyball tournament VTV Ferroli Cup 2025 will take place from June 28 to♋ July 5 in the northern province of Vinh Phuc, organisers announced on J💯une 18.

Jointly organised by the Vietnam Television (VTV), the Vinh Phuc provincial People’s Commitee, the Volleyball Federation of Vietnam and Usports company, the tournament celebrates the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945) and National Day (September 2), and the 55th anniversary of the first broadcast of VTV (September 7, 1970).

Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand. Teams will compete in a round-robin format within their groups to determine rankings. In the next round, the top team from Group A will face the fourth-placed team from Group B, and vice versa. The second-placed teams will face the third-placed teams across groups. This setup leads to the final stage where the championship contenders will be determined. The tournament champion will receive 12,000 USD, while the runner-up will bring home 7,000 USD. The third place will be awarded 5,000 USD, and the fourth will receive 2,000 USD. Additionally, there will be style and encouragement prizes worth 1,000 USD each, along with nine individual awards./.

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