On the afternoon of March
31st, at Champa Island Tourist Area (North Nha Trang Ward), Khanh Hoa
Newspaper, Radio and Television, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism,
in coordination with Ky Nguyen Group Joint Stock Company, held a press conference
about the Asia-Pacific Superbike Festival (Castrol Superbike Fest 2026).
Delegates attending the press conference.
Attendees included Mr.
Nguyen Minh Thai - Deputy Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda
and Mass Mobilization Department; Ms. Thai Thi Le Hang - Director of Khanh Hoa
Newspaper, Radio and Television; Mr. Nguyen Tuan Thanh - Deputy Director of the
Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Mr. Doan Kieu Dung - Chairman of the
Board of Directors of Ky Nguyen Group; journalists, reporters, and numerous
members of motorcycle clubs nationwide.
Ms. Thai Thi Le Hang - Director of Khanh Hoa
Newspaper, Radio and Television made a speech at the press conference.
Mr. Nguyen Tuan Thanh - Deputy Director of
the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism made a speech about
the festival
organization.
Mr. Doan Kieu Dung - Chairman of the Board
of Directors of Ky Nguyen Group, introducing the Asia-Pacific
Superbike
Festival.
The Asia Pacific Superbike
Festival is expected to be held from May 29th to 31st, 2026, bringing together
over 2,000 bikers from more than 100 motorcycle clubs both domestically and
internationally with tens of thousands of tourists and members of the superbike
community. To date, many motorcycle clubs from the USA, South Korea, Thailand,
Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, and other countries have
confirmed their participation. The Organizing Committee continues to expand
registration from international delegations, promising to broaden the scale and
regional connectivity of the festival.
The festival's Organizing Committee
conducted a press conference and answering questions from reporters and
journalists.
The festival venues
stretch along the central coastal road of Nha Trang ward, connecting famous
tourist destinations such as: 2/4 Square, Thanh Nien Park, Hon Do scenic spot
(coastal area along Pham Van Dong road)... forming a continuous festival space
along the coast. The series of activities is designed to be diverse, combining
motorcycle demonstrations, speed experiences, community interaction, and
exploration of local tourism.
Representatives of reporters and journalists
exchanged questions with the Organizing Committee.
Besides competitions for
semi-professional and professional bikers, the Asia Pacific superbike Festival
also features a series of side activities and events promising exciting and
emotional experiences for bikers and visitors. Highlights include: Superbikes
parade along Tran Phu - Pham Van Dong road; demonstrations of superbike riding
skills by leading professional bikers from Vietnam and internationally; the
Miss Moto 2026 competition celebrating the unique beauty of female bikers; and
displays and introductions of famous motorcycle brands and "beautiful,
unique, and unusual" motorcycle models. Visitors and the biker community
will also have the opportunity to enjoy flyboard performances over the sea,
admire colorful artistic kites, and unique experiences such as taking photos
with camels and paragliding demonstrations... creating a distinctive
impression, combining sports, entertainment, and exploring coastal tourism.
Organizing Committee and bikers took a
commemorative photo at the press conference.
Through this event, the
Organizing Committee aims to build a civilized, safe, and cohesive biker
community; and to promote international exchange between motorcycle clubs. The
festival is also expected to contribute to promoting the image of Nha Trang - Khanh
Hoa as a new destination for regional sports, tourism, and entertainment
festivals, thereby creating momentum for local economic and tourism
development.
News and photo: Bao Anh