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Host team Binh Duong successfully defends key titles at Biwase Cup 2025

After seven intense stages, the host team Binh Duong successfully defended several major titles, notably the overall yellow jersey for Natalia Frolova (from Biwase Binh Duong) with a total time of 18 hours 53 minutes 26 seconds.

The female cyclists fiercely compete in the final stage from Vung Tau to Binh Duong at Biwase Cup 2025. (Photo: VNA)
The female cyclists fiercely compete in the final stage from Vung Tau to Binh Duong at Biwase Cup 2025. (Photo: VNA)

Binh Duong (VNA) – The 15th Binh Duong International Women’s Cycling Race – Biwase Cup 2025 concluded on March 18 with a thrilling 120km final stage from Vung Tau in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province to Thu Dau Mot in Binh Duong province.

After seven intense stages, the host team Binh Duong successfully defended several major titles, notably the overall yellow jersey for Natalia Frolova (from Biwase Binh Duong) with a total time of 18 hours 53 minutes 26 seconds.

Meanwhile, the green jersey (best sprinter) belonged to Nguyen Thi That (Loc Troi Group, An Giang), the white jersey (best young rider) to Watabe Kasuga (Phan Bon Con Voi Binh Duong), and Polka Dot Jersey (best climber) to Natalia Frolova (Biwase Binh Duong).

In the team classification, Biwase Binh Duong claimed first place, followed by Uzbekistan National Team in second and Loc Troi Group in third.

Additionally, Miss Biwase Cup was awarded to Anna Kuskova from Uzbekistan for her outstanding sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

According to organisers, the success of the cup reinforces the southern province of Binh Duong’s status as a leading hub for women’s cycling in the region, raising hopes for even higher-quality competitions in the future./.

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