Exciting 7th Trung Do Phoenix Cycling Race 2018
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of September 30, nearly 260 athletes from 6 countries participated in the 7th Phoenix - Trung Do Cycling Race, Nghe An Television Cup.
The traditional Phuong Hoang Trung Do cycling race, Nghe An Television Cup is held every two years. This year's race brings together nearly 260 cyclists from 23 sports cycling clubs from provinces and cities across the country. In particular, the race has the participation of cyclists from the following countries: France; USA; Russia; Switzerland and Spain.
Athletes compete in 3 categories: Women over 40 years old, Men over 40 years old and Men from 18 to 44 years old with a distance of 15 laps with a total length of 40.5km around Ho Chi Minh Square - Central Park, Vinh City.
The tournament aims to promote the campaign "All people practice health following the example of great Uncle Ho", creating a healthy playground and a competitive environment for amateur cyclists nationwide; at the same time, strengthening solidarity, exchanging experiences, and tightening solidarity between Vinh city and other provinces and cities across the country. This is also a practical activity to celebrate the 230th anniversary of Phuong Hoang Trung Do, 10 years of Vinh city becoming a class I urban area.
Results of the 7th Trung Do Phoenix Cycling Race
In the Women over 40 category:
- First Prize: Ngo Thanh Hao - Thai Binh Club
- Second Prize: Ho Thi Thu Minh - Trung Do Vinh Club
- Third Prize: Nguyen Thi Khanh Hoa - Cat Viet Thai Club
Content for men over 40 years old:
- First Prize: Vinh Tot - Trung Do Vinh Club
- Second Prize: Lam Tam Thai - Ha Tinh Club
- Third Prize: Tran Dac Hung - Buon Me Xanh Club
Content: Men from 18 to 44 years old:
- First Prize: Doan Van Hoang - Thanh Hoa Club
- Second Prize: Mai Cong Hieu - Cat Viet Thai Club
- Third Prize: Nguyen Nam Cuc - Trung Do Vinh Club
Some pictures at the 7th Trung Do Phoenix Cycling Race
| The cyclists accelerate in the final stage. Clip: Hai Dang |
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| Nearly 260 cyclists from 23 cycling clubs participated in the 7th Trung Do Phoenix Cycling Race. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| The organizing committee presented souvenir flags to participating clubs. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| After the starting signal, the cyclists quickly got into the race. Photo: Sach Nguyen |
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| Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| The cyclists had dramatic accelerations. Photo: Sach Nguyen |
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| This year's race is special with the participation of cyclists from 6 countries. Photo: Sach Nguyen |
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| Efforts to break through to win. Photo: Nguyen Book |
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| Trung Do Cycling Club athletes finished in the Men's category over 40 years old. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Celebrating with daughter after finishing the race. Photo: Sach Nguyen |
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| Comrade Vo Viet Thanh - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Secretary of Vinh City Party Committee awarded prizes to cyclists with high achievements. Photo: Thanh Cuong |