More than 500 athletes attended the launch of the Hanoi Moi Newspaper Run in Dong Da District.

The Organizing Committee presented souvenir flags to participating units. Photo: Ngan Ha

Participating were more than 500 athletes who were people, students, youths and units of workers, civil servants and armed forces in 6 wards of Dong Da district including: Van Chuong, Van Mieu, Quoc Tu Giam, Hang Bot, Tho Quan, Kham Thien.

More than 500 athletes attended the launch of the Hanoi Moi Newspaper Run in Dong Da District. Photo: Ngan Ha

Speaking at the ceremony, Chairwoman of Tho Quan Ward People's Committee Nguyen Thi Anh Thu said that the event aims to promote propaganda to raise people's awareness of the role, significance and effects of physical exercise, improve people's health and quality of life, gradually forming the habit of regular physical exercise for everyone; build a healthy lifestyle and cultural environment, strengthen the great national unity bloc; is a practical activity to celebrate the 79th anniversary of Vietnam Sports Day (March 27, 1946 - March 27, 2025).

After the launching ceremony, Dong Da district will continue to hold standard tests for schools, workers, civil servants and armed forces to select the best athletes to join the district team to participate in the final round of the 50th Hanoi Moi Newspaper Run - For Peace 2025.

Some pictures at the 50th Hanoi Moi Newspaper Run - For Peace in Dong Da District 2025 :

Advanced female block competes. Photo: Ngan Ha

The first female athlete to reach the finish line. Photo: Ngan Ha

The joy of reaching the finish line. Photo: Ngan Ha

Advanced male group prepares to depart. Photo: Ngan Ha

Exciting competition. Photo: Ngan Ha

The male athlete finished first. Photo: Ngan Ha

The organizing committee awarded First, Second and Third prizes to female athletes competing in advanced competitions. Photo: Ngan Ha

The organizers awarded First, Second and Third prizes to male athletes competing in advanced competitions. Photo: Ngan Ha

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/hon-500-van-dong-vien-du-phat-dong-giai-chay-bao-hanoimoi-mo-rong-quan-dong-da-697349.html