'Olympic Running Day for Public Health 2025' brings together thousands of participants

"Olympic Running Day for the Health of the People" 2025 is a practical event to celebrate the 79th Traditional Day of the Sports and Physical Training Sector, the day Uncle Ho wrote the article "Physical Exercise and Health" calling on people to exercise (March 27, 1946 - March 27, 2025). Thereby, encouraging a large number of people to participate in physical exercise and sports to improve the effectiveness of the campaign "All people exercise following the example of great Uncle Ho" and the movement "Healthy to build a career and defend the country" of the youth of the whole country.

Ho Chi Minh City leaders and departments participate in the first round of running

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Attending the "Olympic Running Day for Public Health 2025" were leaders of Ho Chi Minh City, representatives of consulates general in Ho Chi Minh City and thousands of city residents.

Held many times annually at the end of March, this event has a profound meaning to raise awareness of the role of physical education and sports in life, for a healthy community and a strong country.

City residents participate in the 2nd and 3rd runs

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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.

Gymnastics performance by 800 primary and secondary school students at the event

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The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee also 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 awarded Commemorative Medals to units with outstanding achievements in propaganda and participation in the event.

Musical performance before the opening of the event

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The 2025 Olympic Run for Public Health attracted thousands of participants, including leaders of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, city departments and agencies, and many people from districts.

Before departure

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Disabled sports force participates in the program

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Ho Chi Minh City leaders at the Olympic Running Day event for public health 2025 taking place on the morning of March 23

The program "Olympic Running Day for the Health of the People 2025" is divided into 3 stages. Stage 1: starting at 30/4 Park (Le Duan) - Cong Xa Paris - Dong Khoi - finishing at the City Theater. Stage 2 - 2 km route: starting at 30/4 Park (Le Duan) - Cong Xa Paris - Dong Khoi - Ton Duc Thang - Nguyen Hue - Le Thanh Ton - Pasteur - finishing on Le Duan Street. Stage 3 - 4.5 km route: starting at 30/4 Park (Le Duan) - Cong Xa Paris - Dong Khoi - Ton Duc Thang - Nguyen Hue - Ton Duc Thang - Ham Nghi - Pasteur - finishing on Le Duan Street.