Marathon in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta attracts over 3,200 participants

Runners registering for the 42-kilometer distance started at 3:00 am in Sa Dec City, while the starting position of those running 21, 10, and five kilometers was at Van Mieu Park in Cao Lanh City. All of them finished at the park.

The running event was held in Dong Thap for the first time.

Besides runners from abroad and other parts of Vietnam, the tournament attracted many locals, including elderly people and children.

Despite leg impairments, Nguyen Thi Kim Quang and Nguyen Thi Minh Tam, both residing in Cao Lanh City, enthusiastically took part in the marathon and completed the five-kilometer race.

The organizer of the marathon awarded the first, second, and third prizes to male and female runners in each distance.

Prizes were also given to those reaching the Cao Lanh Bridge fastest and groups of runners with outstanding results.

Below are some photos capturing the Dat Sen Hong Marathon:

Two male runners with the message ‘Happy and healthy every day.’
Two male runners with the message ‘Happy and healthy every day.’

A female runner gives a bright smile to the spectators.
A female runner gives a bright smile to the spectators.

Other female participants with smiles on their faces
Other female participants with smiles on their faces

A girl holds her father’s hand to run.
A girl holds her father’s hand to run.

A woman takes part in the marathon with her two kids.
A woman takes part in the marathon with her two kids.

Nguyen Thi Minh Tam (R), residing in Cao Lanh City, joins the tournament with her sister in the spirit of spreading optimism to the community.
Nguyen Thi Minh Tam (R), residing in Cao Lanh City, joins the tournament with her sister in the spirit of spreading optimism to the community.

A male runner from South Africa and his friend complete the 21-kilometer race early.
A male runner from South Africa and his friend complete the 21-kilometer race early.

Participants are provided with drinking water during the race.
Participants are provided with drinking water during the race.

Medical workers are available to support runners in need.
Medical workers are available to support runners in need.

A group of runners reach the finish line.
A group of runners reach the finish line.

Huynh Minh Tuan, vice-chairman of the People’s Committee of Dong Thap Province, gives prizes to female runners of the 42-kilometer race.
Huynh Minh Tuan, vice-chairman of the People’s Committee of Dong Thap Province, gives prizes to female runners of the 42-kilometer race.

Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam!

More than 3,200 people, including professional and amateur runners, in Vietnam and from other countries, on Sunday gathered in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap to take part in the Dat Sen Hong (The Land of Pink Lotus) Marathon.

Runners registering for the 42-kilometer distance started at 3:00 am in Sa Dec City, while the starting position of those running 21, 10, and five kilometers was at Van Mieu Park in Cao Lanh City. All of them finished at the park.

The running event was held in Dong Thap for the first time.

Besides runners from abroad and other parts of Vietnam, the tournament attracted many locals, including elderly people and children.

Despite leg impairments, Nguyen Thi Kim Quang and Nguyen Thi Minh Tam, both residing in Cao Lanh City, enthusiastically took part in the marathon and completed the five-kilometer race.

The organizer of the marathon awarded the first, second, and third prizes to male and female runners in each distance.

Prizes were also given to those reaching the Cao Lanh Bridge fastest and groups of runners with outstanding results.

Below are some photos capturing the Dat Sen Hong Marathon:

Two male runners with the message ‘Happy and healthy every day.’
Two male runners with the message ‘Happy and healthy every day.’

A female runner gives a bright smile to the spectators.
A female runner gives a bright smile to the spectators.

Other female participants with smiles on their faces
Other female participants with smiles on their faces

A girl holds her father’s hand to run.
A girl holds her father’s hand to run.

A woman takes part in the marathon with her two kids.
A woman takes part in the marathon with her two kids.

Nguyen Thi Minh Tam (R), residing in Cao Lanh City, joins the tournament with her sister in the spirit of spreading optimism to the community.
Nguyen Thi Minh Tam (R), residing in Cao Lanh City, joins the tournament with her sister in the spirit of spreading optimism to the community.

A male runner from South Africa and his friend complete the 21-kilometer race early.
A male runner from South Africa and his friend complete the 21-kilometer race early.

Participants are provided with drinking water during the race.
Participants are provided with drinking water during the race.

Medical workers are available to support runners in need.
Medical workers are available to support runners in need.

A group of runners reach the finish line.
A group of runners reach the finish line.

Huynh Minh Tuan, vice-chairman of the People’s Committee of Dong Thap Province, gives prizes to female runners of the 42-kilometer race.
Huynh Minh Tuan, vice-chairman of the People’s Committee of Dong Thap Province, gives prizes to female runners of the 42-kilometer race.

Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam!

The post Marathon in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta attracts over 3,200 participants appeared first on Vietexplorer.com.

View more from VietExplorer:

ASEAN, Australia join hands to combat COVID-19
ASEAN 2020: ARF Defence Officials’ Dialogue holds video conference
Vietnam, US war veterans meet on Ham Rong Bridge
Vietnam, Japan agree to partially lift travel bans and ease restrictions
Vietnam will step-by-step resume travel but ensure disease prevention measures
Vietnam’s Southeast Region boosts tourism linkages
Vietnam hosted its first ever cat show in Hanoi
Sa Ky fish paste: A savoury delight of Quang Ngai
Costume designs for Khanh Van at Miss Universe 2020 feature local culture
Upgrade of French Institute in Hue completes
Discovering Tho Ha ancient village beside Cau river
More tourist attractions resume operations
Business significantly slow at Saigon’s once-crowded Ben Thanh Market
Alluring terraced rice fields in Son La
Khuoi Ky rock village
Peaceful moments captured in scenes from 1990s Hanoi
HCM City ready to host Vietnam Junior Fashion Week 2020
Da Nang approves APEC sculpture park expansion plan
Taiwanese movies to be screened in Hanoi
Vietnam makes progress in struggle to crack down on online film copyright infringement

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Hue exhibition marks Party’s 90th founding anniversary

Image
Themed “90 years under the Party flag”, the exhibition features over 300 valuable documents and objectives. The exhibits recall the formation and development of the CPV over the past 90 years as well as the great victories of the Vietnamese revolution under the leadership of the glorious Party. In addition, visitors will be introduced to images of President Ho Chi Minh and familiar items of soldiers during the resistance wars against French colonialism and imperialism. The exhibition also highlighted the milestones of Thua Thien – Hue Provincial Party Committee during the two resistance wars as well as in the cause of national development and defence, and towards industrialism and modernism. Many soldiers visiting the exhibition The exhibition is expected to inspire the confidence and pride in the Party, President Ho Chi Minh and the Doi Moi (renewal) process of the country among officials, Party members and the people. The event also contributed to enhancing th...
Read more

Top News Stories from Vietnam on July 27, 2023

Image
Vietnam’s three sites ranked in the top 10 summer getaways in Asia  Ba Na Hills from above. Photo: Sun World According to Channel News Asia, Asia’s top 10 Summer getaways include Sa Pa, Ba Na Hills, and Dalat. These destinations are highlighted for their temperatures below 30 degrees Celsius, even during the hottest months, which makes them ideal havens for Summer tourists. Sa Pa offers a rich local cultural experience, while Dalat boasts stunning French architecture and urban design. Ba Na Hills stands out with its extensive array of entertainment services. According to recent data, young Vietnamese travelers typically spend an average of U$1,261 per trip. According to a study conducted by Klook, an e-commerce platform for travel and experiences, the average Vietnamese tourist aged 20 to 40 spends VND30 million ($1,261) on a trip, which is double their monthly salary. The study surveyed nearly 4,000 individuals in 12 countries over the past six months, with a spec...
Read more

Vietnam defeat Laos 2-0 in 2023 SE Asian Games men’s football

Image
The Vietnamese, who won the gold medal in men’s football at the delayed 2021 SE Asian Games organized in Hanoi in May 2022, were expected to have an easy game, but they faced strong resistance from their Lao opponents and sometimes stayed in a deadlock at Prince Stadium in Phnom Penh. The junior Golden Stars got off to a great start in the second minute when Nguyen Van Tung headed the ball past Lao goalkeeper Solasak Thilavong into the net, following a good cross from Nguyen Thanh Nhan from the right side. With the early lead, coach Philippe Troussier’s team tried to reduce the match’s tempo, but moments of sloppy defending gave Laos some good chances. The remainder of the first half saw interesting back-and-forth attempts between the two teams.  Vietnam’s Nguyen Van Tung celebrates his opening goal in their match against Laos at the 2023 Southeast Asian Games in Phnom Penh, April 30, 2023. Photo: N.K. / Tuoi Tre Despite some good chances created by both sides, no...
Read more