6,000 compete in 2024 Strong Vietnam Int’l Marathon in Vung Tau
As many as 6,000 athletes, along with 60 Mister World titleholders and various beauty queens and runners-up, competed in the 2024 Strong Vietnam International Marathon in Vung Tau city, the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, on November 17.
At the 2024 Strong Vietnam International Marathon in Vung Tau city in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, on November 17. (Photo: VNA)
Ba Ria-Vung Tau (VNA) – As many as 6,000 athletes, along with 60 Mister World titleholders and various beauty queens and runners-up, competed in the 2024 Strong Vietnam International Marathon in Vung Tau city, the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, on November 17.
The annual race featured distances of 5km, 10km, 21km, and 42km, offering 100 prizes with a total value of over 600 million VND (23,612 USD), not only attracting enthusiasts but also helping promote health and fitness within the community.
Nguyen Thi Thu Huong, Vice Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Committee, said the marathon offers an opportunity to showcase Vung Tau as an ideal destination, known for its stunning natural scenery, friendly people, and unique cultural heritage.
She added the route, which traverses some of the city’s most picturesque streets, serves as an invitation for participants to explore and experience the distinctive beauty of Vung Tau.
The same day, more than 3,000 athletes participated in the 2024 Phan Thiet Marathon – Green Journey in the south central province of Binh Thuan.
Nguyen Nam Long, Vice Chairman of the Phan Thiet city People’s Committee and Head of the marathon’s ಌOrganising Board, said it aims to promote the city’s image as a vibrant tourist destination, bringing Phan Thiet clo꧋ser to both domestic and international visitors./.
More than 13,500 runners, including over 1,300 international athletes from 55 countries, took part in the Ha Long Bay Heritage Marathon on November 17.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
The U23 competition will run from June 16 to 22, followed by the U17 event from June 23 to 28, while athletes competing in the U23 category will undergo weight and skill checks ahead of the matches starting June 18, while similar checks for U17 athletes will take place before June 23.
