That wins first stage of national women’s cycling tournament

Nguyen Thi That won the first stage of the National Women’s Open Cycling Tournament, An Giang Television Cup, on July 10.
That wins first stage of national women’s cycling tournament ảnh 1Finish line: Nguyen Thi That (left) (Source: tinthethao365.com.vn)

Hanoi (VNA) - Nguyen Thi That won the first stage of the National Women’s Open Cycling Tournament, An Giang Television Cup, on July 10.

That of Gao Hat Ngoc Troi An Giang took the lead with a time of 48.07sec and average speed of 37.409kmph in the 30km stage around Gia Nghia Town in Dak Nong Province.

That also seized the green jersey as the best sprinter with 22 points, followed by Kim Hyunji of the Republic of Korea with 14 points.

On July 11, cyclists will continue on to second 122km stage from Gia Nghia to Dong Xoai Town.

The 532km tour attracted the participation of 13 domestic and foreign teams, including the Republic of Korea’s Seoul cycling team, Indonesia’s customs cycling club, and a team from Thailand.

The event will run until July 15.-VNA

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