Phu Quoc Triathlon Race Draws Almost 2,000 Participants

According to Tran Nguyen Ba, deputy director of the Kien Giang Department of Culture and Sports, this is the first world-class sporting event ever held in Phu Quoc City.

The event has served as a platform to showcase Phu Quoc’s breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and warm-hearted people to both local and international visitors.

“Sports tourism has become a global trend, and we are planning to propose to the provincial People’s Committee to organize more sporting events annually. This initiative aims to attract both local and international tourists to Phu Quoc, giving them the opportunity to explore and experience the beauty of our landscapes,” Ba added.

A high number of foreigners participate in the BIM Group Ironman 70.3. Photo: Chi Cong / Tuoi Tre
A high number of foreigners participate in the BIM Group Ironman 70.3. Photo: Chi Cong / Tuoi Tre

The athletes competed in a 2km open water swim, followed by a challenging 90km bike ride, and finished with a half-marathon distance of 21.1km.

Mark Allen, a six-time Ironman world champion, expressed his awe at Phu Quoc, saying, “When I first set foot in Phu Quoc, the feeling of wonder overwhelmed me. The sea, mountains, and forests are all breathtaking and leave a lasting impression.”

He also shared his plans to spread the word about Phu Quoc to his friends as an ideal tourist destination in Vietnam.

Triathletes do a warm-up. Photo: Chi Cong / Tuoi Tre
Triathletes do a warm-up. Photo: Chi Cong / Tuoi Tre

The charity run Newborns Vietnam Runout attracts over 300 athletes. Photo: Chi Cong / Tuoi Tre
The charity run Newborns Vietnam Runout attracts over 300 athletes. Photo: Chi Cong / Tuoi Tre

Athletes smile while joining the Newborns Vietnam Runout. Photo: Chi Cong / Tuoi Tre
Athletes join the Newborns Vietnam Runout. Photo: Chi Cong / Tuoi Tre

An athlete practices swimming in the sea before officially competing at the triathlon race. Photo: Chi Cong / Tuoi Tre
An athlete practices swimming in the sea before officially competing in the triathlon race. Photo: Chi Cong / Tuoi Tre

The post Phu Quoc Triathlon Race Draws Almost 2,000 Participants appeared first on Vietexplorer.com.

Nhận xét

Đăng nhận xét

Bài đăng phổ biến từ blog này

Hanoi’s First Bike-Only Lane Set to Open

Hình ảnh
The Hanoi Department of Transport has announced that Hanoi will soon have a new 4km long and 4m wide cycle path along the To Lich River. This dedicated bicycle lane, which will pass through the Cau Giay and Dong Da districts, is set to open on February 1, 2024. The purpose of this project is to provide a safe and convenient transportation option for cyclists in the city. The cycle path will connect Lang Station of Cat Linh – Ha Dong Metro Line and No.8 Station of the Nhon-Hanoi Metro Line. The total investment for the project is estimated to be VND65 billion (US$2.64 million). There will be six public bicycle stations along the route, including two major stations at the Transportation University and Lang Station. These stations will provide approximately 100 bicycles and electric bikes to cater to the needs of Hanoi’s residents and students. In addition to the cycle path along the To Lich River, Hanoi also plans to designate the sidewalks around Hoa Binh Park and Hoang Minh Thao S...
Đọc thêm

Promoting Cuba to the Youth: Efforts of HCM City’s Vietnam – Cuba Friendship Association

Hình ảnh
The Vietnam – Cuba Friendship Association’s chapter in Ho Chi Minh City (VCFA HCMC) will continue to promote people-to-people diplomacy activities to increase understanding between the people of Vietnam and Cuba as well as between HCM City and Cuban localities in particular, contributing to further intensifying the special relations between the two countries. This orientation was approved at the third congress of the association for the 2023-2028 tenure held in HCM City on December 28, VNA reported. Truong Thi Hien, chair of the Vietnam – Cuba Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City for the 2023 – 2028 term, spoke at the congress. Photo: HUFO Accordingly, the VCFA HCMC will focus on promoting communication activities, including setting up a YouTube channel named “Cuba – The Beautiful Island”, to introduce the country and people of Cuba to people from all walks of life, especially young people, and the importance of the Vietnam-Cuba relations in the new situation. A...
Đọc thêm

Vietnamese Students Make Remarkable Achievements in Asia-Pacific Physics Olympiad 2023

Hình ảnh
(From left) Nguyen Minh Tai Loc; Le Viet Hoang Anh; Nguyen Tuan Duong; Than The Cong; Nguyen Tuan Phong; Phan The Manh; Vo Hoang Hai; and Vu Ngo Hoang Duong. Photo: Ministry of Education and Training All the eight Vietnamese students won prizes at the Asia-Pacific Physics Olympiad (APhO) 2023, including four bronze medals and four certificates of merit, VNA citied the Ministry of Education and Training. The bronze medalists include Phan The Manh and Nguyen Tuan Phong, 12th graders from Bac Ninh High School for the Gifted in Bac Ninh province; Vo Hoang Hai, 11th grader from the High School for Gifted Students of the University of Natural Sciences under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi; and Than The Cong, 11th grader from the Bac Giang High School for the Gifted in Bac Giang province. Four others who received certificates of merit are Vu Ngo Hoang Duong from the High School for Gifted Students of the University of Natural Sciences under the Vietnam National Univers...
Đọc thêm