Thousands of people participate in Olympic Running Day for public health in Ho Chi Minh City

The 2025 Olympic Running Day is one of the key events that not only marks the 79th anniversary of the Sports and Physical Training Industry's Traditional Day and the day Uncle Ho wrote the article "Physical Training and Health" (March 27, 1946 - March 27, 2025), but also demonstrates the determination to improve public health through physical training and sports activities.

The tournament was organized with two routes of 2km and 4.5km, passing through the city's central streets such as Le Duan, Cong Xa Paris, Dong Khoi, Ton Duc Thang, Nguyen Hue, Pasteur... and ending at the City Theater. Thousands of participants included students, civil servants, the elderly, armed forces soldiers, along with many businessmen, artists and other outstanding individuals.

Thousands of people participate in Olympic Running Day for public health in Ho Chi Minh City.

At the event, Mr. Tran The Thuan, Director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City, re-read President Ho Chi Minh's "Call for all people to exercise" and emphasized his shining example in daily physical exercise. This is also an opportunity for the city to affirm the strength of community solidarity and demonstrate its commitment to implementing Uncle Ho's teachings on health training."

The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee awarded Certificates of Merit to groups and individuals who made positive contributions to the organization of the Olympic Running Day for the health of the people. The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports also awarded Commemorative Medals to units that had outstanding achievements in promoting and participating in the event.

This year’s event is also accompanied by Sacombank, one of the main sponsors leading in community activities. Sacombank has been implementing many meaningful programs to encourage employees and customers to exercise. Running races such as “Steps for the Community” or internal sports movements have become part of the corporate culture, contributing to improving the health of the staff.

Duy Anh