(HBO) - Indonesian cyclists won a gold and silver medal in the men’s SEA Games 31 mountain bike cross-country event in Hoa Binh province on May 16. The bronze was won by a rider from the Philippines.
Participating in the race
were 18 riders from 7 countries, including Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand,
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.
Vietnam had three riders
competing: Bui Van Hieu, Vo Minh Gia Bao, and Nguyen Huu Sang.
Clear and dry weather provided
favourable weather condition for the riders.
The gold medal went to
Fanani Zaenal from Indonesia, with a record time of 1 hour, 16 minutes, 41
seconds.
The silver medal went to
Muhammad Ihza from Indonesia, with a time of 1 hour, 19 minutes, 14 seconds.
The bronze was won by Rivera
Jericho from the Philippines, with a time of 1 hour, 20 minutes, 4 seconds.
The mixed cross-country
relay is scheduled for May 17. Dinh Van Linh, Dinh Thi Nhu Quynh, and Ca Thi
Thom are representatives for Vietnam in the competition./.
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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