(HBO) – The national mountain bike and road racing championships 2023 kicked off at Hoa Binh Square in Hoa Binh province on October 19. The opening ceremony was attended by leaders of the Sports Authority of Vietnam, the Vietnam Cycling Federation, the organising committee, the jury, and athlete delegations.
A racer in the women’s individual cross-country timing
category.
The Hoa Binh team
win the first prize of the men’s cross-country relay category.
The tournament attract more than 200 male and
female athletes from 13 delegations nationwide, namely Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City,
the provinces of Thanh Hoa, Lao Cai, Son La, Vinh Phuc, An Giang, Dong Thap,
Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Vinh Long, Hoa Binh, and the army.
The event looks to help implement the Party’s
viewpoint on developing the sports movement and improving people’s spiritual
life. It is also an occasion for Hoa Binh to introduce its tourism potential,
culture, and people to other localities.
After the opening ceremony, athletes competed in
the men’s and women’s individual cross-country timing and relay categories.
On the first competition day, Dinh Van Linh of
Hoa Binh won the first prize in the men’s individual cross-country timing
event, Pham Le Xuan Loc from the army delegation the second prize, and Bui Van
Nhat of Hoa Binh the third prize.
In the women’s individual cross-country timing
category, Dinh Thi Nhu of Binh Duong finished first, followed by Bui Thi Hue of
Binh Duong and Ca Thi Thom of the army delegation.
Hoa Binh secured the first place in the men’s
cross-country relay category, followed by the army delegation and Hanoi.
Meanwhile, the delegations of the army, Binh
Duong, and An Giang respectively won the top places in the women’s
cross-country relay category.
The championships are scheduled to last through
October 29. In particular, the mountain bike races last from October 19 to 22
while the road race events from October 24 to 29.
In the early days of the Year of the Snake, Hoa Binh province is filled with a lively and joyful atmosphere as various sports exchange and competition activities take place. These events have become a cherished tradition among local ethnic communities, strengthening their solidarity and fostering their close bonds. They contribute to the robust development of grassroots sports movements, enhancing the cultural and spiritual life of the people.
The Hoa Binh provincial Health sector trade union organized the 1st expanded Hoa Binh provincial Health sector Pickleball tournament in 2025.
At the Hoa Binh provincial sports arena, the Organizing Committee of the 8th Hoa Binh City Sports Festival 2025 held youth and championship crossbow shooting, tug of war, and stick pushing tournaments.
Enforcement Departments of 7 Provinces in the Northeastern and Mountainous Regions
On February 19th, at the Hoa Binh Province Sports Hall, the Cluster of Judicial Departments and Civil Judgment Enforcement Departments of 7 provinces in the Northeastern and Mountainous regions, including Hoa Binh, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, Bac Kan, Yen Bai, Bac Giang and Phu Tho organized a friendly sports competition. A total of 52 athletes from the provinces in the cluster participated in the competition.
At 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16th, at Hoa Binh Provincial Stadium, Hoa Binh Football Club (Hoa Binh FC) played against Long An Football Club (Long An FC) in round 9 of the National First Division Football Tournament - Bia Sao Vang, 2024 - 2025. The dramatic match ended in a 0-0 draw when no goals were scored.
At 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16th, at Hoa Binh Provincial Stadium, Hoa Binh Football Club (Hoa Binh FC) played against Long An Football Club (Long An FC) in round 9 of the National First Division Football Tournament - Bia Sao Vang, 2024 - 2025. The dramatic match ended in a 0-0 draw when no goals were scored.
