July 21, 2017 | 20:58 (GMT+7)
Shining willpower of Truong Son soldiers
PANO – The “Return to Truong Son 2017 - People’s Army Cup” cycling tournament from Hanoi to Quang Tri province officially concluded after six days of competition, seeing the participation of 14 cycling teams.
During the tourney, cyclists had to cover the distance of more than 700km under harsh weather conditions due to storm Talas. Nevertheless, participating cyclists successfully completed the tournament safely, contributing to promoting the heroic tradition of Truong Son soldiers.
The tournament not only reflected the willpower of the participants, but also left deep impression on the hearts of locals along the race. The tournament, with the support of various units and enterprises, spent VND 7 billion on gratitude activities for national contributors on the occasion of the 70th Vietnamese Wounded and Fallen Soldiers’ Day (July 27, 1947 - 2017).
First stage of the tournament starts around Hoan Kiem Lake.
The organizing panel presenting gifts to national contributors
Cycling teams running through Phu Ly city (Ha Nam province)
Cyclist Nguyen Cuong Khang from the Ho Chi Minh City youth team wins his yellow jersey.
Translated by Minh Anh