Dienbien.gov.vn - On the morning of May 4, at 7/5 Square, Dien Bien Phu City, the Award Ceremony of Stage 4 (Son La - Dien Bien ) of the "Back to Dien Bien Phu - 2024" Bicycle Race, People's Army Newspaper Cup took place.
Athlete Pham Le Xuan Loc (number 64 - Army team) won the Yellow Jersey (best racer) of the race.
Stage 4 with the theme "Advancing to Muong Thanh" is 155km long. The athletes started the parade around Son La city and officially started at Tay Bac Square, following National Highway 6 to Dien Bien. On stage 4 to Dien Bien, the racing team passed through the following areas: from the top of Pha Din pass to Tuan Giao district, from Bung Lao commune to Muong Ang district, from Na Tau commune to Dien Bien Phu city in the enthusiastic welcome and cheering of local leaders, officials, people and students. The athletes conquered Pha Din pass, Tang Quai pass, accelerated to reach the finish line at 7/5 Square, Dien Bien Phu city at around 11:20 am.
At the Award Ceremony, the Organizing Committee awarded the best prizes in stage 4 from rank 1 to rank 5 to 5 athletes; awarded the White Jersey (best athlete under 23 years old) to athlete Pham Le Xuan Loc (number 64 - Army team); Red dotted Jersey (king of the mountain) to athlete Pham Le Xuan Loc (number 64 - Army team); Green Jersey (best sprinter at the awards along the way and the competition stages) to athlete Nguyen Minh Thien (team 620 Chau Thoi - Vinh Long); Yellow Jersey (best racer) to athlete Pham Le Xuan Loc (number 64 - Army team). In addition, the Organizing Committee also awarded prizes along the way: sprint 1 Thuan Chau - Son La, ranks 1, 2, 3; sprint 2 Tuan Giao along the way to athletes.
Within the framework of the "Back to Dien Bien Phu - 2024" Cycling Race, the People's Army Newspaper Cup, the stages in Dien Bien, on the afternoon of May 4, the delegation of the Organizing Committee, Referees, Team Leaders, coaches, and athletes will participate in offering incense at the Temple of Heroes and Martyrs of the Dien Bien Phu battlefield. On the morning of May 5, at 7/5 Square, there will be a photo exhibition about the People's Army Newspaper Cup Cycling Races; at 3:00 p.m. on the same day, the 5th stage will take place (21 laps around Dien Bien Phu City, equivalent to 42km, starting and finishing in front of 7/5 Square on Vo Nguyen Giap Street); at 4:00 p.m., the Closing Ceremony and awarding ceremony of stage 5 will take place.
The “Return to Dien Bien Phu - 2024, People's Army Newspaper Cup” bicycle race was first held in early May 2004, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory. From 2004 to 2019, the People's Army Newspaper successfully organized 4 “Return to Dien Bien Phu” bicycle races. In 2024, the race was held on a national scale, with over 70 professional athletes participating in the race.
This is one of the large-scale sporting events organized to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - May 7, 2024) and to welcome the National Tourism Year - Dien Bien 2024. Through the race, it contributes to educating the revolutionary tradition, the spirit of love for the homeland and country, the spirit of solidarity of our army and people to overcome difficulties and hardships to create the Dien Bien Phu victory "Resounding in five continents, shaking the earth", towards liberating the South and unifying the country. Promote the movement of practicing and competing in Cycling nationwide in general and Dien Bien province in particular, while creating a joyful and exciting atmosphere among the people. Through the tournament, improve the level of organization, management and professional skills for the team of cadres working in the field of physical education and sports in Dien Bien province.
The Organizing Committee awarded prizes along the sprint 1 route: Thuan Chau - Son La to 3 athletes.
The Organizing Committee awarded prizes along the sprint 2 route: Tuan Giao for outstanding athletes.
The Organizing Committee awarded prizes to the 5 best athletes of the race.
The top 3 athletes of the race were awarded.
The white jersey (best athlete under 23 years old) was awarded to athlete Pham Le Xuan Loc (Army team)
Racer Pham Le Xuan Loc (Army team won the red dot jersey - king of the mountain).
The green jersey (best sprinter) was awarded to athlete Nguyen Minh Thien (team 620 Chau Thoi - Vinh Long).
Athletes compete with enthusiastic cheers from Dien Bien people.
The cyclists sprinted to the finish line at 7/5 Square.
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