Balance bike

Balance bike riding can improve children's health, confidence and determination. The Ander Saro Cup for 700 young cyclists will be held in Hà Nội on December 10. Photo courtesy of the organisers

HÀ NỘI — The eighth Ander Saro Cup Việt Nam, a balance bike racing for children, will features 700 young cyclists competing for trophies on December 10 in Hà Nội.

According to organisers, this will be the largest edition which will see competitors nationwide gathering at the Aeon Mall Long Biên.

The tournament aims to encourage and improve exercise for children from a young age.

Previously, the competition was organised in different cities and provinces such as HCM City, Lâm Đồng, Hải Phòng and Hà Nam.

In addition, children's independence and confidence through physical activities will be promoted. At the same time, it will unite family members and spread positive messages and encourage sports in children from a young age.

"We are very happy that the tournament brings many useful activities for children, creating health, courage, and determination of children," said Hoàng Xuân Lương, vice chairman of the Việt Nam Olympic Committee (VOC).

"The VOC will accompany the tournament, supporting in term of policies and directions to create a useful annual playground for children."

Head of the organising board Trần Quang Huy said to ensure the quality of the tournament, the number of children participating will be limited to 700. They would take part in individual categories and family relay this year. But it was expected to welcome up to 2,000 children in the following years.

"We have the desire to organise an international-scale Ander Saro Cup competition in Việt Nam in the coming years. Vietnamese athletes can exchange, learn and connect with friends around the world," said Huy.

"To do that, we need help and guidance from the VOC, sponsors and media.” VNS