Cyclists in An Giang in the 2016 race (Source: VNA)
Dak Lak (VNA) – TheGao Hat Ngoc Troi Cycling Race, the 22nd version, began in Buon Ma Thuot city, CentralHighlands Dak Lak province on May 10.
The event is jointlyorganised by the Vietnam Federation of Sports Motorcycles and Bicycles, theDepartments of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Mekong Delta province of AnGiang and the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, and the Loc Troi Group.
The event drawsparticipation of 100 cyclists from 20 teams, including a team from Cambodia.
They are competing across11 stages totalling 945km, from Buon Ma Thuot city to Long Xuyen city in AnGiang until May 19. It is one of the activities to mark the 127th birth anniversary of late President Ho Chi Minh (May 19).
The Loc Troi group willorganise a number of workshops to transfer technology for local farmers inlocalities included in the race.
It will also organisefree health check-ups for more than 2,400 ethnic minority people in Dak Lak andSoc Trang and present 20 tonnes of rice to the poor in Dak Lak, Dak Nong, SocTrang, and An Giang.
Quang Van Cuong from HatNgoc Troi An Giang won the 1st stage of the 36-km long distance. Thesecond and the third prizes went to Nguyen Minh Luan from Premium Cycling VinhLong and Yoeun Phi Yuth from Cambodia.-VNA
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The VTV international cycling tournament – Ton Hoa Sen Cup kicked off in Da Nang city on August 24, with Tran Nguyen Duy Nhan of the 7 Military Zone winning the yellow jersey of the first stage.
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The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
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Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
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For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
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Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
The U23 competition will run from June 16 to 22, followed by the U17 event from June 23 to 28, while athletes competing in the U23 category will undergo weight and skill checks ahead of the matches starting June 18, while similar checks for U17 athletes will take place before June 23.
Cyclists in An Giang in the 2016 race (Source: VNA) 
