Huỳnh Thanh Tùng(second, left) seen near the finish line of the seven stage. Photo tinthethao.com.vn

Viet Nam News

CAN THO — Huỳnh Thanh Tùng remained in the top position of the Hạt Ngọc Trời Cycling Cup after his win in the seventh stage yesterday.

Tùng, of Military Zone 7, finished the 138km stage from Cần Thơ City to Bạc Liêu City with a time of 3hr 24.08min.

He was followed by Nguyễn Minh Luận of Vĩnh Long and Phan Hoàng Thái of Domesco Đồng Tháp.

The stage win strengthened Tùng’s first place position, clocking a total time of 14:16.21. He also retains the green jersey for best sprinter.

Tùng’s performance helped Military Zone 7 hold the No 1 position in the team ranking, followed by An Giang and Domesco Đồng Tháp.

Today, cyclists will tour around Sóc Trăng City on a 48km route. -- VNS