Nearly 1,500 athletes to join run for peace

September 25, 2019 9:00 AM GMT+7

VGP – The final round of the 46th Ha Noi Moi Open Run Tournament – 2019 Run for Peace - will take place on September 29 around Hoan Kiem lake and nearby areas.

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The tournament covers several categories, ranging from 1,750m to 8,750m, for amateur and professional runners.

Specifically, about 1,500 athletes will join the tournament including a 5,250m race for professional female athletes and a 8,750m race for male athletes. 

The annual event marks the 74th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day (September 2), the 65th anniversary of the capital’s liberation from French colonialists, and the 20th anniversary of Ha Noi’s recognition as “City for Peace” by the UNESCO.

The tournament will be broadcast live on VTV6 channel./.  

By Khanh Phuong

 

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