Hang A Giang from Lai Chau province clinches victory in the 19km amateur category

Competing in the nationwide 19km amateur category at the 31st  National Cross-Country Mountain-Climbing Tournament “Conquering Ba Ra Peak” in 2026, athlete Hang A Giang from Lai Chau province finished first with an outstanding performance. The victory served as a strong source of encouragement and motivation for the female athletes of the Lai Chau provincial team at this year’s mountain running event.

The moment athlete Hang A Giang of the Lai Chau provincial sports delegation is first to cross the finish line in the 19km race. Photo: Collaborator

Tran Van Cong, Deputy Director of the Lai Chau Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Head of the Lai Chau sports delegation, said that the province sent a total of 13 members to the competition, including one head of delegation, one coach, and 11 athletes (eight men and three women). In the 19km race, which started at 5:00 a.m., athlete Hang A Giang (born in 1993, of Mong ethnicity) delivered an outstanding performance to finish first. This achievement served as a significant source of motivation for the entire team.

The joy of Tran Van Cong, Deputy Director of the Lai Chau Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and athlete Hang A Giang, after he successfully conquered the peak of Ba Ra. Photo: Collaborator

“Hang A Giang participated in the race with funding mobilized through socialized resources. With his dedicated training efforts, he won first place in the 19km category. As soon as Hang A Giang crossed the finish line, I encouraged the elite and young athletes to push even harder to achieve the best possible results.

"Traveling nearly 2,000 kilometers from Lai Chau to Phuoc Long, Dong Nai province, this result is a great source of pride for our sports delegation. It also reflects the positive development of the sports movement in Lai Chau, particularly in long-distance running. Hang A Giang's participation, funded through socialized resources, and his outstanding performance further demonstrate the effectiveness of socialization efforts in the sports sector, especially in running," Tran Van Cong shared.

Tran Van Cong, Deputy Director of the Lai Chau Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, encourages the female athletes ahead of the start. Photo Hai Yen

By Hai Yen – Translated by Hong Van, Minho