On the morning of May 1, the 2025 Ninh Thuan Open Amateur Cycling Race – Trungnam Group Cup officially kicked off at April 16 Square in Phan Rang–Thap Cham City.
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The 2025 Ninh Thuan Open Amateur Cycling Race – Trungnam Group Cup attracted numerous cycling teams from both within and outside the province.
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This event is part of the 2025 Ninh Thuan Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Culinary Week, held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025) and International Workers’ Day on May 1.
According to Mr. Nguyen Van Hoa, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Head of the Organizing Committee, this year’s amateur cycling race attracted over 100 athletes from 13 clubs and teams across and beyond the province. The race aimed to raise public awareness and pride in the homeland, foster unity, encourage exchange and learning, and contribute to the growing momentum of mass sports movements among the local community.
The competition was divided into three age groups, ranging from 16 to 60 years old, with athletes competing in two categories: men’s individual and men’s team events, over distances of 30 km, 40 km, and 50 km. The well-structured race format allowed all participants—from promising young riders to experienced cyclists—to compete with a spirit of fairness and sportsmanship. This year’s event was highly praised for its professional organization, traffic safety measures, and strong competitive quality.
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The Organizing Committee presented awards to top-performing teams at the event.
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The cyclists raced with intensity and determination, constantly pushing their limits, battling through sun and wind, and delivering dramatic sprints at key segments of the course—bringing spectators a wave of thrilling emotions throughout the competition.
Along the race routes, large crowds of local residents and tourists enthusiastically cheered, encouraged, and energized the athletes. Their support created a lively, inspirational atmosphere, helping to promote the image of Ninh Thuan as a friendly, hospitable province rich in cultural identity to both domestic and international audiences.
According to a representative from Trungnam Group, the 2025 Ninh Thuan Open Amateur Cycling Race – Trungnam Cup plays an important role in promoting grassroots physical activity and sports development in the province. With that mission, Trungnam Group remains a pioneer in community-focused initiatives, especially in the area of sports promotion, contributing to the sustainable growth of the local athletic movement in Ninh Thuan.
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| The Organizing Committee also presented awards to individual athletes with outstanding achievements in the race. |
At the end of the race, the Organizing Committee awarded the First Prize in the 50 km team category to BROBIKE Ham Thuan Nam Team (Binh Thuan Province); the Second Prize to Ninh Thuan Team; and the Third Prize to Vi Suc Khoe Team (Ninh Thuan).
In the 40 km category, the First Prize went to Vi Suc Khoe Team (Ninh Thuan); the Second Prize to Nha Trang Velo Team (Khanh Hoa Province); and the Third Prize to My Dong Ward Team (Phan Rang - Thap Cham City).
In the 30 km category, the First Prize was awarded to Trung Nguyen Team; and the Second Prize to Nha Trang Velo Team.
In addition, the Organizing Committee also presented First, Second, and Third Prizes to individual athletes with outstanding achievements.
SOURCE: VIETNAM NEWS AGENCY (VNA)