The annual VTV International Cycling Tournament – Ton Hoa Sen Cup – will kick off on September 2 with the participation of 84 athletes.
Cyclist compete at the fourth stage of the Ton
Hoa Sen Cup last year. (Photo: hoasengroup.vn)
Cyclists from 12 crews
will tour through 14 stages from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, during which they
will have to conquer famous but difficult passes, such as Hai Van which
connects Hue and Da Nang, Ngang between Ha Tinh and Quang Binh provinces and Ru
Ri in Khanh Hoa.
The final is on September 17 and a total bonus of 1.2 billion VND (52,600 USD)
will be awarded to the best cyclists, of which the overall winner who bags the
yellow jersey will pocket 120 million VND.
During these two weeks, organisers and athletes will present more than 46,000
gifts and 200 bikes to poor students in localities they pass through.-
Source: VNA
In recent years, Lac Thuy district has paid increasing attention to investing in cultural and sports infrastructure. These grassroots facilities have attracted a large number of residents to participate in recreational and cultural activities, physical training, and community engagement, contributing to the development of cultural life and the local socio-economic growth.
In recent years, the mass physical training and sports (PTS) movement in Hoa Binh province has developed strongly and spread widely. Regardless of age, gender or occupation, people actively participate in physical training, creating a vibrant and enthusiastic sports atmosphere within the community.
Recently, Hoa Binh’s athletes have continued to show strong performances at national-level competitions. Alongside elite athletes, several standout performers have emerged from grassroots sports movements, underlining the province’s growing sports culture.
From April 26 to 27, at the Provincial Sports Arena, the Hoa Binh Provincial Karate Federation organized the 2025 Hoa Binh Open ASUDO Karate Championship.
While modern sports like volleyball and football continue to grow in popularity, traditional folk games and ethnic sports remain a vibrant and essential part of cultural life among the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.
A total of 85 young players from across Hoa Binh province recently participated in the provincial Youth Table Tennis Tournament. Organised by the provincial Centre for Youth Activities, the event was part of activities to celebrate the 94th founding anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (March 26, 1931 – 2025) and the 79th anniversary of Vietnam Sports Day (March 27, 1946 – 2025).
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