HANOI, May 12 (Xinhua) -- Japanese players collected the top three places at the women's beach volleyball FIVB World Tour Tuan Chau Ha Long Open 2018, which wrapped up on Saturday in Ha Long city, northern Quang Ninh province.

Israel finished fourth at the tournament which drew the participation of 18 teams from eight countries and regions, including Canada, Chinese Taipei, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Israel, Japan, Sweden and Vietnam.

The three-day tournament has been recognized as a World Tour event this year after being an Asian competition for many years.