Russian cyclist Natalia Frolova wins the yellow jersey at the Bình Dương International Women’s Cycling Tournament.VNA photo

BÌNH DƯƠNG – Russian cyclist Natalia Frolova claimed the yellow jersey at the Bình Dương International Women’s Cycling Tournament – Biwase Cup 2024, which concluded in the southern province of Bình Dương on March 15.

Natalia, who played for Biwase Bình Dương, won the race with a time of 29:2.19. Besides, she got the red polka dot jersey for Queen of the Mountains.

Her compatriot, Gulnaz Khatuntseva of Ion-Gold Bình Dương came second and Yurina Kinoshita of Japan came third as they finished the race after 29:9.28 and 29:9.52, respectively.

The annual tournament drew the participation of 80 female cyclists in nine domestic and seven foreign teams, including two teams from Japan, and one each from the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Australia.

The competition was co-organised by the Vietnam Cycling and Sport Motors Federation and the Bình Dương Water Supply Sewerage-Environment Co., Ltd., (Biwase).

With a total length of over 800 km, female cyclists competed in nine stages and conquered sloping passes such as Bảo Lộc and Prenn in Lâm Đồng Province, Cu Hin in Khánh Hòa Province, and Vĩnh Hy in Ninh Thuận Province. VNA/VNS