In Jammu and Kashmir, 24th Senior National Fencing Championshiop-2013 for men and women was declared open on Wednesday at M.A. Indoor Sports Complex, Jammu.As many as 32 teams from across the Country including the host team, comprising of 800 participants and supporting staff are taking part in the 5-day event.Meanwhile, stage is all set in the State for hosting 59th National School Games' Volleyball Tournament which will start from Thursday.As many as 42 teams of both boys and girls comprising of 506 participants under 14 years of age from various states of the Country, are expected to participate in the 5-day long tournament.The final of the tournament will be played on December 23.