Among attendees were Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam, Miss Vietnam 2014 Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen, officials of the sports sector and representatives from ministries, agencies, organisations and armed forces in Hanoi.
The event was among practical activities to celebrate Vietnam Sports Day (March 27) and mark the 69th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s appeal for mass participation in sports activities (March 27, 1946-2015).
The Olympic Day Run aims to promote the value of President Ho Chi Minh’s thought on sports and physical training, as well as to communicate the international Olympic ideal on solidarity and friendship, and raise public awareness on the importance of physical exercise for people’s general health, said Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh at the launch.
At the same time the launch ceremony was being held in Hanoi, the run was also enthusiastically responded to in cities and provinces across the country drawing the participation of millions of people.
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh addressing the launch ceremony in Hanoi on Sunday
Arts and sports performances were also organised during the Olympic Day Run, contributing to creating an animated atmosphere and drawing people’s attention.
Members of the Hanoi wushu club performed at the launch.
Many national team members attended the event.
The busy atmosphere on the Day Run
People with disabilities were also eager to participate in the event.
A nice image of Miss Vietnam 2014 Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen on the Day Run
A group of runners representing Hanoi’s armed forces
The event drew enthusiastic response from many young people.
Lisa Bess Wishman, an official of the US Embassy in Vietnam, joined the run with a message of protecting rhinoceroses.
