The event was held to celebrate the 78th founding anniversary of Vietnam People’s Army (December 22, 1944 - 2022), the 33rd anniversary of the Whole People’s Defense Festive Day (December 22, 1989 - 2022), the 76th anniversary of the National Resistance Day (December 19, 1946 - 2022), and the 62nd founding anniversary of the National Liberation Front for South Vietnam (December 20, 1960 - 2022).
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The organizing panel presents flowers to participants. |
This year, the marathon drew the participation of more than 1,100 officers, soldiers and militiamen from the city’s military command, the city’s public security force, the People’s Police University, among others.
In addition, the event saw the attendance of 120 male and female youths from Districts 1,4,5,8 and Tan Binh, Binh Thanh districts and other districts in the city.
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The city’s armed forces participate in the marathon. |
Participants to the event joined a 5-km marathon, crossing the city’s streets of Dong Khoi, Ton Duc Thang, Nguyen Hue and Le Thanh Ton.
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Organizers honor outstanding athletes. |
It is an annual sports event to offer opportunities for athletes to exchange experience and improve their professionalism. It is an occasion to select young athletes for the city’s professional team. In addition, the competition helps units of the city’s armed forces evaluate the quality of their physical training and sports activities.
Translated by Quynh Oanh