People join the Olympic Run Day in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1 on March 26. (Photo: VNA)
Ho Chi Minh City (VNA) – Olympic Run ๊Day took place on March 26 in localities acrossVietnam in response to the 77th anniversary of VietnamSports Day (March 27).
In Ho Chi Minh City,more than 30,000 people joined the run held in several venues since early morning.
Students join the run (Photo: VNA)
The capital city ofHanoi launched two events to promote sports among residents. TheOlympic Run Day and the Ha Noi Moi Newspaper's 48th Run for Peace aimed toraise awareness of the importance of maintaining good health through physicalactivity.
To kick off theOlympic Run Day, over 3,500 athletes, students, workers, and residents ran alap around Hoan Kiem Lake, inviting others to join them. The annual Run forPeace is scheduled for early October, with more than 170,000 runnersparticipating in th🌠e qualifications held in districts, universities, andenterprises in the 2022 season.
The Olympic Run Day is held in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue. (Photo: VNA)
In the centralprovince of Thua Thien-Hue, over 1,700 people participated in the Olympic RunDay. On this occasion, the provincial Department of Culture and Sports alsolaunch the annual 31st marathon in 2023. Also the same day, inthe central city of Da Nang, more than 3,000 people participated in the OlympicRun Day – an event to celebrate not only the 77th anniversary of Vietnam Sports Day but also the 48th anniversary of Da Nang's LiberationDay (March 29, 1975 - 2023)./.
Nearly 3,500 runners from 32 countries and territories were present in Moc Chau district, the northwestern province of Son La on January 7 to participate in Vietnam Trail Marathon (VTM) 2023.
A record number of 10 Vietnamese runners will join 30,000 international athletes, including world record-holder Eliud Kipchoge, at the 2023 Boston Marathon, the world's oldest annual marathon event.
Some 7,000 runners, including 300 international marathoners, will participate in the 5th Dalat Ultra Trail (DUT) 2023 which will take place in Da Lat city and Lac Duong district, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, from March 3-5.
The capital city of Hanoi celebrated the 77th anniversary of the Vietnam Sports Day on March 27 by launching two events to promote sports among residents.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
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.
People join the Olympic Run Day in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1 on March 26. (Photo: VNA) 
Students join the run (Photo: VNA) 
The Olympic Run Day is held in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue. (Photo: VNA) 
