The tournament will run from 15-23/5 at the Tay Ninh Provincial Gymnasium. Top Vietnamese women's volleyball teams participating include host Binh Dien Long An, Binh Chung Thong Tin, VietinBank, LPBank Ninh Binh, and Ha Noi Tasco Auto. Three international teams, all among Asia's best, are also competing: Jiangsu (Trung Quoc), Suwon City (South Korea), and Gunma Green Wings (Japan).

The spotlight of the tournament falls on Group B, which features Gunma Green Wings, the club where Tran Thi Thanh Thuy played during the 2025-2026 season. Fans eagerly anticipate the showdown between Thanh Thuy and her former Japanese teammates as the star spiker returns to play for Binh Dien Long An.

Spiker Tran Thi Thanh Thuy and setter Kim Thoa of Binh Dien Long An at the tournament's launch press conference on the afternoon of 5/5. _Photo: Thanh Lam_

This 15th edition of the tournament continues to expand in scale. Inviting top Asian teams transforms the event into a beneficial platform, helping Vietnamese players improve their skills and competitive experience.

Mr. Pham Tan Hoa, Vice Chairman of Tay Ninh Provincial People's Committee, announced that the provincial gymnasium has been upgraded and renovated. It now boasts a capacity of 2,200 seats, an air conditioning system, and various functional rooms, ensuring it meets tournament hosting standards. Additionally, organizers have installed an outdoor LED screen for fans unable to enter the gymnasium. Tickets for the matches are available in three price tiers: 70,000 VND for qualifying rounds, 100,000 VND for semifinals, and 150,000 VND for the final.

The total prize fund for this year's tournament is 48,700 USD, equivalent to approximately 1.2 billion VND. The champion team will receive 15,000 USD, the runner-up 10,000 USD, and the third-place team 7,000 USD. Organizers will also present several individual awards, such as: Best Player, Best Spiker, Best Setter, Best Libero, Best Young Player, Most Impressive Young Player, and Miss Volleyball.

Duc Dong