HÀ NỘI — Nguyễn Thị Thật of Việt Nam won the first stage Tour of Zhoushan Island I on Tuesday in China.

The Asian champion sprinted away in the last 20 minutes to finish the 85km course first with a time of 2hr 50min ahead of Arianna Fidanza and Lisa Morzenti, both from Italy.

Việt Nam also topped the team podium. They were followed by High Ambition 2020 of Japan and Team Illuminate from Malaysia.

Cyclists will continue with the Tour of Zhoushan Island II with two stages on Wednesday and Thursday. — VNS