Cường wins An Giang cycling tour’s first stage

May 11, 2017 - 15:20

Quàng Văn Cường won the first stage of the cycling tournament "Return to the Countryside An Giang" on May 10.

Athletes ride at the first stage of the Return to the Countryside An Giang on May 10. — Photo hcmcpv.org.vn
Viet Nam News

HÀ NỘI — Quàng Văn Cường won the first stage of the cycling tournament "Return to the Countryside An Giang" on May 10.

Cường of the Gạo Hạt Ngọc Trời An Giang crew finished the 38km stage around Nguyễn Tất Thành Street in Buôn Ma Thuột City, Đắk Lắk Province, in a time of 49min 27sec and secured the yellow jersey.

Nguyễn Minh Luận of Premium Cycling Vĩnh Long passed Yoeun Phi Yuth from the Cambodian national youth team in the last second to finish in second place.

The second stage of 110km is from Gia Nghĩa Town of Đắk Nông Province to Đồng Xoài Town of Bình Phước.

The annual tournament has nearly 100 international and local athletes vying for a total bonus of VNĐ450 million (US$20,000). It will close on May 19 after 11 stages in Long Xuyên City, An Giang Province. — VNS

 

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