On January 19, at Hau River Park (Cai Khe Ward, Ninh Kieu District), Can Tho City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held the opening ceremony of the City Sports Cycling Championship and Lion and Dragon Championship. .Can Tho expands “Celebrating the Party’s glory – Celebrating the At Ty Spring of 2025”.
The Can Tho City Open Sports Bicycle Race has the participation of 266 athletes from 21 bicycle teams from 8 provinces and cities: Can Tho, An Giang, Binh Duong, Dong Thap, Hau Giang, Kien Giang, Soc Moon, Vinh Long. The competition is divided into 4 age groups: men from 16 to 40 years old, men from 41 to 50 years old, men from 51 years old or older and women from 16 years old to 55 years old.
Meanwhile, the Can Tho City Open Lion and Dragon Tournament has more than 240 athletes from 4 provinces and cities of Can Tho, An Giang, Soc Trang, Vinh Long participating in 4 competition contents: unicorn (female or male – female) go to the apricot blossom valley, unicorn (monk) dances on the platform, unicorn (monk) climbs the pole without picking buds and dances the dragon 9 songs (collectively).
Mr. Truong Cong Quoc Viet, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Can Tho City, said that the bicycle race and the lion and dragon tournament were organized to encourage and encourage the training spirit of athletes; Enhance exchange, connection, and experience sharing between competing units. In particular, creating a more joyful and exciting atmosphere for people before the Lunar New Year At Ty 2025.