Opening of the 30th National Youth Road and Mountain Cycling Championship in Phu Tho

On August 18, at Hoa Binh Square, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Phu Tho province coordinated with the Vietnam Sports Administration (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), and the Vietnam Cycling and Motor Sports Federation to organize the opening ceremony of the 30th National Youth Road and Off-Road Cycling Championship in 2025.

Racers at the race.

The tournament is an activity to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, National Day September 2 and towards the 14th National Party Congress. The tournament brings together nearly 500 members, including 320 young athletes from 15 delegations of provinces, cities and sectors such as: Hanoi , Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Tho, An Giang, Dong Thap, Thanh Hoa, Son La, Lao Cai and the Army...

At the opening ceremony, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Dao Tien Cuong emphasized: The tournament is an opportunity for young athletes to demonstrate their bravery and desire to conquer, while contributing to promoting the image and people of Phu Tho as friendly and hospitable. With the spirit of "Sports of Unity - Honesty - Progress" and many years of experience in organizing major domestic tournaments and SEA Games, the tournament promises to be safe, attractive, leaving many beautiful impressions in the hearts of athletes and fans.

Athletes compete in the women's 21km U23 event.

Immediately after the opening ceremony, the first competition events of the road cycling event officially began. On the morning of August 18, in Hoa Binh ward, female athletes aged 17-18 competed in a 18km scoring event; a 21km scoring event for U23 women and a 27km scoring event for U23 men. In the afternoon, athletes continued to compete in many events: a 15km scoring event for women aged 16 and under; a 21km scoring event for men aged 16 and under and a 24km scoring event for men aged 17-18. At the end of the competition day, the Organizing Committee awarded prizes for the events.

According to the plan, the Tournament will take place from August 18 to 28, in which the road cycling events will last from August 18 to 24; the mountain biking events will take place from August 25 to 28.

According to VNA

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