Sports activities take place as part of Da Lat Flower Festival 2022

VOV.VN - A number of sporting events are set to get underway throughout July during the ninth Da Lat Flower Festival 2022 which is scheduled to take place later this year in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong.

A stand-up paddle boarding race with the theme LAAN SUP Race 2022 was held on Xuan Huong lake on July 17.

This marks the first time that the race has been organised in Da Lat city, drawing the participation of 50 local and foreign athletes from Australia and Malaysia.

Athletes competed in various categories, including the eight km Long-Distance Race (for 14-inch SUP), the 2 km Fun Race (for 10-inch to 12.6-inch SUP), and 300 metre Sprint (for 14-inch SUP).

The race is part of the second LAAN Challenge The Mountain series of activities for this year, taking place from July 17 to July 24. It features a total of four competitions, including car racing, motorcycle racing, mountain bike racing, and stand-up paddle boarding, as well as roughly 300 athletes.

Most notably, car racing is to be organised over eight days and seven nights, with the event attracting 40 teams. Participants will compete in the 200km-race through Lac Duong, Lam Ha, and Dam Rong districts, as well as Da Lat City.

A ceremony for the various winners of the competitions is due to be held on July 24 in Da Lat city.

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