People run around Hoan Kiem Lake area in response to the launch of the
annual Olympic Run Day for Public Health and the 46th Ha Noi Moi
Newspaper Run in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Speaking at the ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Ngo Van
Quy said the runs are meaningful and practical training activities for people.
A run around Hoan Kiem Lake area took place in response to the launch, drawing
the participation of Vice Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Khanh Hai,
representatives of Hanoi’s authorities, armed force, and physical training
centres, and over 8,000 local residents.
The event was estimated to attract more than 7 million participants nationwide.
The same day, the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports held competitions of
various sports, including badminton, sepak takraw, shuttlecock kicking, and
traditional Vietnamese martial arts, along Dinh Tien Hoang street. The activity
aimed to celebrate the 73th traditional day of Vietnam’s sport and physical
training sector (March 27, 1946 – 2019).
Source: VNA