Cyclist Nguyen Thi That to compete at Giro d'Italia
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s top-ranked cyclist Nguyen Thi That is set to compete at the 2023 Giro d'Italia Donne, a renowned international women's cycling race.
To prepare for the tournament, That has returned to Europe to join the Israel-Premier Tech Roland cycling team from Switzerland.
The 2023 Giro d'Italia Donne, scheduled to start in Chianciano on June 30, will feature the participation of 24 elite teams from across the world, with each team comprising of seven riders. Among the teams competing, 15 hold the prestigious UCI WorldTeam status.
This year will see the race comprise nine stages with a total distance of 928km. The first stage will involve a 4.4km individual time trial, posing a significant challenge for female cyclists as out of the eight road stages, excluding the individual time trial, there is only one flat stage. The remaining seven road stages feature a series of demanding hill climbs, ranging from moderate to extremely difficult.
As a highly esteemed professional women's cycling race, Nguyen Thi That will have the chance to compete against most of the world's leading female racers.
In the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) rankings, the Vietnamese cyclist is currently ranked 101st in the global women's cycling standings and second in Asia, behind only Yanina Kuskova of Uzbekistan.