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Vietnam to take part in cycling championships

Vietnam will take part in the Asian Cycling Championships due to be held between March 12-17 in New Delhi, India .
Vietnam will take part in the Asian Cycling Championships due to be held between March 12-17 in New Delhi, India .

They will compete against 40 teams at the event, including powerhousessuch as Japan, the Republic of Korea, Uzbekistan andKazakhstan .

They will participate in events for men, women and youths.

After the Asian tournament, the Vietnamese racers will join the Tour of Thailand in early April.-VNA
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