Attending the opening ceremony of the running race were Mr. Le Quoc Minh, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department, President of the Vietnam Journalists Association , Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper; Mr. Hoang Dao Cuong - Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Mr. Nguyen Hong Minh - Deputy Director of the Vietnam Sports Administration; Mr. Ho Quang Loi - Vice President of the Vietnam Digital Communications Association; Ms. Vu Thu Ha - Member of the City Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee; Mr. Nguyen Minh Duc - Editor-in-Chief of Hanoi Newspaper new; leaders of the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism; representatives of embassies of foreign countries, organizations, international schools in Hanoi; representatives of ministries, departments, branches, and central organizations.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the race, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Vu Thu Ha said that, joining the exciting atmosphere of the 71st anniversary of the capital's liberation (October 10, 1954 - October 10, 2025); 26 years since Hanoi was recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a city for peace , the City People's Committee solemnly organized the final round of the Hanoi Newspaper Run. Interior 50th expansion - For Peace 2025.
Responding to the call for "All people to exercise following the example of great Uncle Ho" and the movement "Healthy to build a career and defend the country", the Ha Noi Newspaper Run Interior Held since 1974, it has now become an annual event, attracting a large number of people from all walks of life in the capital, athletes from many provinces and cities across the country and athletes from foreign organizations and embassies in Hanoi to participate. In 2025, the tournament will continue to affirm itself as one of the traditional tournaments of Vietnamese athletics after 49 times of organization.
Vice Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Vu Thu Ha delivered the opening speech of the race.
PHOTO: Organizing Committee
Vice Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Vu Thu Ha also emphasized that the city-level final of the Hanoi Newspaper Run Interior The 50th expanded event - For Peace 2025 today has the participation of more than 3,000 athletes and officials from communes, wards, universities, colleges, vocational high schools of Hanoi and other provinces and cities; including 250 foreigners who are officials and employees of 20 embassies, international organizations, and international schools studying and working in Hanoi.
Foreign athletes enthusiastically participated in the race
Organizing Committee awards to athletes
In addition, the race also attracted the participation of 2,500 athletes who are leaders of central agencies and Hanoi City, departments, branches, sectors, organizations; agencies, units, and enterprises under the Hanoi Labor Federation; police and military units under the armed forces; leaders of the People's Committee and directors and deputy directors of the Center for Culture - Information and Sports of 126 communes and wards in the capital to participate in the run. In particular, in addition to the professional competitions, the race also carries a very meaningful message for peace. Guests and athletes will together sign a message of peace to friends around the world to contribute to the voice of solidarity, humanity and determination towards a better future around the world.
Immediately after that, Chairman of the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations Nguyen Ngoc Ky read a message of peace, emphasizing: "Peace - two sacred words for the Vietnamese people in general and the people of Hanoi in particular. Today, under the autumn sky of the capital Hanoi, we, together with international friends, express our desire for peace, to end violence and war, so that all peoples can live in peace, happiness and prosperity. Please join us in standing side by side, spreading the message of peace, solidarity, love and praying for peace to humanity around the world."
Delegates and athletes ran together in response.
PHOTO: Organizing Committee
After the declaration, the delegates signed the Peace Message together, expressing their common will and determination towards a better future globally. Before the official competition events took place, the delegates and athletes ran together in response.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/chung-ket-giai-chay-bao-ha-noi-moi-2025-lan-toa-thong-diep-vi-hoa-binh-185250928131440927.htm
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