The tournament will see the participation of 240 male and female athletes from nine countries and territories worldwide, including China, Mongolia, Laos, Thailand, India, and Vietnam.

The organisers have offered seven sets of medals across seven categories, namely the men’s team, the women’s team, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, men’s singles, women’s singles, and mixed doubles. 

The tournament is scheduled to last through to August 26.

The Asian event was first held in Hong Kong (China) in 2023, attracting athletes from nine countries and territories worldwide.

Vietnam topped the overall rankings with 11 gold and three silver medals.

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