The 14th National Archery Championships 2011 opened in Hanoi on September 17.

The tournament has drawn the participation of 80 archers, including 16 members of the national team, from Haiphong, Phu Tho, Hanoi, Hung Yen, Vinh Long, HCM City, Dong Thap, Soc Trang, Thanh Hoa and Bac Kan who will compete in individual and team events.

The event is a chance for Vietnamese athletes to prepare for the 26th SEA Games being held in Indonesia in late 2011.

The national championships will last until September 25.

Source: VOV