Techcombank ho chi minh city international marathon

More than 5,000 athletes from 44 countries participated in the 2017 Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon on November 26.In the tournament’s most important 42km event, the gold and silver medals went to runners from Kenya.Rotich Jane triumphed in the women’s run with a time of 3:02:34, while Kigen Caroline earned the silver and Vietnamese runner Nguyen Chi won the bronze medal.Meanwhile, in the men’s category, Keter Peter of Kenya won the gold medal after a time of 2:28:47, followed by Birgen Geoffrey also from Kenya and Do Quoc Luat from the host Vietnam.The 2017 Techcombank HCM City International Marathon offered a chance to introduce the city’s image as a dynamic, innovative, modern and friendly destination for international tourists, said Le Truong Hien Hoa, Director of the HCM City Tourism Promotion Agency.It comprises of 42 km, 21 km and 10 km events, with the courses running from Thao Cam Vien park in District 1 and finishing at the Empire … [Read more...] about Over 5,000 runners join HCM City International Marathon

40 members of Adidas Runners Saigon (ARS) on December 2 attended the Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon Techcombank 2018. This is the debut of ARS, Adidas’ international running organisation since its launch in November. ARS members enjoying the race The programme was attended by well-known local faces, including Diem My (actress), Thuc Linh Lincoln (actor), Mau Thanh Thuy (model), and others. The Marathon offered three distances, including the 42 km full-marathon, the 21 km half-marathon, and the 10km distance. Tieu Phuong and Nguyet Do, ARS’ members and trainers, finished second and third in the marathon. Thanks to their thorough preparation and knowledge on jogging, diet, warm-up exercises, and breathing and running skills picked up over the last month, the members easily overcame their respective routes. With a love for jogging and the spirit of keep going forward, ARS’ members relished the challenge of the marathon to test and push their limits. … [Read more...] about ARS runners surpass their limit at latest international marathon

(Photo for illustration) The athletes will compete in four races: a full marathon at 42.195km, a half-marathon at 21.1km, a 10km race, and a 5km race. They will start at Thao Cam Vien (Zoological and Botanical Garden) and pass the city’s famous landmarks such as Thong Nhat Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, Municipal Theater, and the headquarters of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City. Le Truong Hien Hoa, Director of the HCM City Tourism Promotion Center under the City’s Department of Tourism, said the tournament aims to promote culture, sports and tourism in the city. Notably, the organizers will donate VND 10,000 for each kilometer run by the athletes at this year’s event to the Fund for the Poor and the Promotion Fund for Young Talents of Ho Chi Minh City Translated by Lam Anh … [Read more...] about Techcombank HCM City International Marathon to be held

Ho Chi Minh City will organise its first ever international marathon on November 26, Bui Ta Hoang Vu, Director of the municipal Department of Tourism said on September 27. Illustrative image (Source: thanhuytphcm.vn). Besides encouraging the local sport spirit, the 2017 Techcombank HCM City International Marathon also aims to provide a chance for international and domestic tourists to join local cultural and sport activities, thus promoting the image of the city as an attractive, friendly and safe destination, said Vu, who is also head of the event’s organisation board.The tournament will comprise the 42 km, 21 km and 10 km events, with the courses running from Thao Cam Vien park in District 1 and finishing at the Empire City Complex in District 2’s Thu Thiem area.So far, 4,000 people have registered to join the run at the website: vn.marathonhcmc.com, with around 40 percent being foreigners, according to the organisation board.In the framework of the tournament, a … [Read more...] about HCM City to host first international marathon

The funds will be disbursed for surgeries for 30 children with heart disease to give them a chance at a healthier life. The first five children had successful surgeries in mid-November and all of them recovered quickly.With 18 years of operation in life insurance, Manulife Vietnam has become known for its initiatives promoting healthy and active lifestyles through large-scale sporting events in recent years.Manulife Vietnam was the major sponsor for Danang International Marathon for three consecutive years, while simultaneously accompanying charity jogging events. This is how Manulife Vietnam wants to spread the positive spirit to its customers and the community in general.Furthermore, Manulife Vietnam often stimulates its staff to join yoga, cycling, and jogging clubs.Continuing to accompany the 2017 Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon by joining both the jogging and the charity programmes, Manulife Vietnam once again speaks out for a healthy and loving life. By Ha … [Read more...] about Manulife Vietnam raises $30 million for Hearbeat Vietnam