“Kings  and Queens climbing Ta Cu mountain” in 2017

08/02/2017, 16:08

BTO - The 21st Ta Cu Mountain Climbing Contest 2017 took place on February 3rd (the 7th day of the first lunar month), with the  participation of 340 female and male athletes from 5 southeastern provinces: Binh Phuoc, Dong Nai, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Lam Dong and Binh Thuan. Being initiated in 1996, the contest becomes traditional sports and is annually held. In 2017, the different categories were  6,300 meters for men and 5,300 meters for women (all runners must climb up Linh Son Truong Tho pagoda with 2,300 meters).

Since 20 competitions were held , the Ta Cu mountain climbing contest has left a good impression on tourists and local people. Crowds of runners take part in its, every year.  This is a chance for them to visit Ta Ku mountain, physical training.  After 60 minutes of competition, Le Van Tuan (Dong Nai) excellently won the title of “King of mountain climbing”, Nguyen Hoa Thuy Tien from Binh Phuoc province came in first to become the “Queen of Mountain climbing  for expanded category.  As for professional category of Binh Thuan, Phan Van Thau (Ham Thuan Bac district) and Nguyen Thi My Duyen (Ham Thuan Nam district) respectively won the above-mentioned title.

The Ta Cu mountain climbing contest has contributed to promoting Ham Thuan Nam tourism. With fresh air and green trees from Ta Cu mountain, it has  become a spiritual tourist destination and attracted  a lot of visitors.

Trang Minh (Source: Binhthuan Online)


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