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| Athletes take part in the Run for the Peace of Hà Nội Mới Newspaper in 2015 version. — Photo hanoimoi.com.vn |
Viet Nam News
Home turf
Hà Nội Mới (New Hà Nội) Newspaper has launched their traditional Run for Peace, a major sporting event to celebrate the 62nd anniversary of the capital’s liberation.
More than 4,000 people, including city officials, workers, students and residents, attended the opening ceremony at the Quần Ngựa Sport Palace on June 21 to kick off the 43rd event.
After the launch, a qualifying run will be organised in all 30 districts and towns of the city. The winners will compete in the final, which is scheduled for October 9 around Hoàn Kiếm Lake.
Athletes from other cities and provinces as well as foreigners are encouraged to participate in the annual tournament as well. — VNS
