Int'l cycling tournament launched in HCM City
HCM City (VNA) — The third VTV International Cycling Tournament
– Ton Hoa Sen Cup – was launched on August 15 in Ho Chi Minh City.
The event is being-organised by VTV and the Vietnam Cycling Federation (VCF) to
celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and
National Day (September 2).
During a press conference at the launch ceremony, the organising board said 80
cyclists from six domestic cycling teams and six foreign clubs would compete in
over 14 stages covering 1,800km.
“This is a big event and an opportunity for domestic and foreign teams to
enhance their skills. It is also a chance for Vietnam to highlight its most
beautiful sites, culture, history and people.”
The race will start on September 2 and run from Hanoi to Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Quang
Binh, Hue, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Binh Dinh, Gia Lai, Dak Lak and Binh Phuoc,
before finishing in Ho Chi Minh City on September 16.-VNA