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First Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam friendship bicycle race opens in Laos ​

The first Cambodia–Laos–Vietnam friendship bicycle tournament opened in Vientiane on December 6.
First Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam friendship bicycle race opens in Laos ​ ảnh 1The first Cambodia–Laos–Vietnam friendship bicycle tournament opens in Vientiane on December 6. (Photo: VNA)

Vientiane (VNA) – The first Cambodia–Laos–Vietnam friendshipbicycle tournament opened in Vientiane on December 6.

Organised by the National Assembly of Laos, the event was partof the sidelines activities to welcome the first Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV)Parliamentary Summit taking place in Laos from December 4-7.

The sporting event gathered 45 cyclists from the threecountries to compete in a 35.2-km distance race in Vientiane.

According to the organising board,the race will serve to promote the regional sports movement, enhancepeople-to-people exchanges, and strengthen the close friendship among the three countries while contributing to the success of the summit andspreading the message of peace, friendship, solidarity, and cooperation forprosperity and sustainable development.

In the individualcategory, Vietnamese cyclists secured gold and bronze medals while silver medalwent to a Cambodia cyclist.

Meanwhile, in the team category, the Cambodian team took the first place, followed by those of Laos and Vietnam, respectively./.

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