Some 163 athletes will gather in Vietnam's capital Hanoi during December 12-16 for the 16th Asian Petanque Championship, local media reported on Friday.
Athletes from 13 countries and regions including Cambodia, China, Laos, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei and Vietnam will compete for nine sets of medals in men's, women's and junior's triples, doubles, and shooting and mixed doubles events.
According to the organizers, the Vietnam's General Department of Sports and Physical Training, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia are among strongest rivals in the event.
The 15th Asian Petanque Championship was held in Nonthaburi, Thailand in 2011.
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