(HBO) – Vietnamese cyclist Dinh Thi Nhu Quynh won the gold medal in the SEA Games 31 women's mountain biking cross-country Olympic category on May 16 in Hoa Binh province.

Cyclist Dinh Thi Nhu Quynh garners the gold medal.
The cycling events are held
from May 14-22 in Hoa Binh, and 15 cyclists from six countries, namely
Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam took part.
The Vietnamese team features Dinh Thi Nhu Quynh (number 54), Ca Thi Thom
(number 55) and Vu Thi Kim Loc (number 57).
The cross-country
mountain bikers set off at 9am for three rounds on the 5.2 km long route, racing
15.6km to the finish. The competition not only requires athletes to be in top
shape and be resilient, but to have good single-track and climbing techniques
suited to the cross-country track.
Early morning rains and
a tough track did little to stop the riders, with great times posted at the
finish.
Dinh Thi Nhu Quynh (number
54) proved to be the toughest of the riders posting her race best time to fetch
gold for team Vietnam in the featured women’s event.
Mr. Nguyen Van Toan,
Vice Chairman of the Hoa Binh People's Committee, Head of the local Organizing
Committee hosting the SEA Games 31 cycling event, presented flowers and
congratulated Nhu Quynh on her achievement.
Nhu Quynh also ripped
to a gold medal finish in the mountain biking cross-country Olympic category
event at SEA Games 30 in the Philippines in 2019./.
In the early days of the Year of the Snake, Hoa Binh province is filled with a lively and joyful atmosphere as various sports exchange and competition activities take place. These events have become a cherished tradition among local ethnic communities, strengthening their solidarity and fostering their close bonds. They contribute to the robust development of grassroots sports movements, enhancing the cultural and spiritual life of the people.
The Hoa Binh provincial Health sector trade union organized the 1st expanded Hoa Binh provincial Health sector Pickleball tournament in 2025.
At the Hoa Binh provincial sports arena, the Organizing Committee of the 8th Hoa Binh City Sports Festival 2025 held youth and championship crossbow shooting, tug of war, and stick pushing tournaments.
Enforcement Departments of 7 Provinces in the Northeastern and Mountainous Regions
On February 19th, at the Hoa Binh Province Sports Hall, the Cluster of Judicial Departments and Civil Judgment Enforcement Departments of 7 provinces in the Northeastern and Mountainous regions, including Hoa Binh, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, Bac Kan, Yen Bai, Bac Giang and Phu Tho organized a friendly sports competition. A total of 52 athletes from the provinces in the cluster participated in the competition.
At 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16th, at Hoa Binh Provincial Stadium, Hoa Binh Football Club (Hoa Binh FC) played against Long An Football Club (Long An FC) in round 9 of the National First Division Football Tournament - Bia Sao Vang, 2024 - 2025. The dramatic match ended in a 0-0 draw when no goals were scored.
At 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16th, at Hoa Binh Provincial Stadium, Hoa Binh Football Club (Hoa Binh FC) played against Long An Football Club (Long An FC) in round 9 of the National First Division Football Tournament - Bia Sao Vang, 2024 - 2025. The dramatic match ended in a 0-0 draw when no goals were scored.