Emotional journey to the finish line at Aqua Warriors Van Don 2025

(Dan Tri) - With each swim and run to the finish line, Aqua Warriors Van Don 2025 - Camel Cup brings complete emotions as domestic and international athletes leave behind images full of effort and connection.

This morning (September 28), the most important competitions of the Aqua Warriors Van Don 2025 - Camel Cup tournament officially took place, bringing thousands of athletes across the sunny roads in Van Don special economic zone, Quang Ninh province.

Long distances for adults include Ultra Aqua Warriors (swim 5km - run 21km), Full Aqua Warriors (swim 3km - run 15km), Olympic Aqua Warriors (swim 1.5km - run 10km) and Sprint Aqua Warriors (swim 750m - run 5km) (Photo: Manh Quan).

On the route along Bai Dai beach in Van Don, from the first strokes under the brilliant dawn to the moment of breaking through to the finish line, the athletes were all determined to conquer the challenge, overcome their limits and steadfastly pursue their goals (Photo: Thanh Dong).

The tournament is a gathering place for thousands of sports lovers, where strong will breaks all boundaries, and emotions are engraved through every drop of sweat, every minute of effort and joy when reaching glory (Photo: Thanh Dong).

Many athletes successfully reached the finish line, ending their journey with simple but emotional and proud moments (Photo: Do ​​Minh Quan).

Whether professional athletes or first-time participants, everyone felt the excitement and joy in the bustling atmosphere of the swimming and running festival (Photo: Tien Tuan).

Nguyen Vu Ngoc Anh (born in 2006, from Ho Chi Minh City) participated in the Aqua Warriors tournament organized by Dan Tri Newspaper and Bolt Event for the first time but won the women's Sprint Aqua Warriors championship.

Ngoc Anh said that ocean swimming is more difficult than lake swimming due to strong waves and winds, but she found the tournament interesting and wants to try more challenging events in the future (Photo: Tien Tuan).

Bui Ngoc Trung ( Hanoi Swimming, Cycling and Running Club) excellently won the championship of the men's Full Aqua Warriors event. Having won the Olympic championship in 2024, he said that just reaching the finish line was a success, and the championship was beyond his expectations.

Mr. Trung shared that he was extremely busy so he almost missed the race, but in the end he managed to register and felt extremely happy to fully enjoy the moment of reaching the finish line (Photo: Tien Tuan).

Athlete Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh (Hanoi) - a familiar face of Aqua Warriors, this time won the championship in the Full Aqua Warriors women's event.

Previously, Ms. Hong Hanh often participated in Sprint or Olympics, this time she tried a more difficult distance and was happy to be the first woman to finish. Ms. Hanh said that the swimming part was difficult because of strong waves and currents, but she made a breakthrough in the running part - her forte. Ms. Hanh also evaluated that the tournament was professionally organized and was an interesting playground for everyone (Photo: Tien Tuan).

Tran Ha Trang (Hai Phong Swimming Club) excellently won the women's Ultra Aqua Warriors event. She was called a "warrior" when she steadfastly reached the finish line before collapsing from exhaustion and having to seek medical assistance.

Ha Trang said there was a time when she wanted to give up, but thanks to her teacher's encouragement and 3 months of persistent training, she completed the race, considering the championship an unforgettable experience in her life (Photo: Tien Tuan).

The moment two female athletes held hands and crossed the finish line together in the Full Aqua Warriors Relay created a beautiful, emotional image of sportsmanship and solidarity (Photo: Tien Tuan).

Athlete Vo Minh Tai (18 years old, from Da Nang) excellently finished first in the men's Ultra Aqua Warriors category and was considered the "king" of the tournament with the most challenging race including a 5km sea swim and a 21km run (Photo: Tien Tuan).

Many athletes held their children's hands and ran the final steps to the finish line, creating a particularly touching moment. It was not only a moment to celebrate personal victory, but also a moment of happiness shared with family, making the sports journey more complete and meaningful (Photo: Tien Tuan).

The male athlete opened a beer to celebrate emotionally after finishing the Full Aqua Warriors event (Photo: Manh Quan).

The tournament not only gathered a large number of domestic athletes but also attracted international athletes to participate and finish in joy, affirming the attractiveness and growing stature of Aqua Warriors (Photo: Tien Tuan).

BTC would like to thank the trust and support of Partners:

Main Sponsor: Camel Group

Gold sponsor: CEO GROUP

Venue sponsor: Wyndham Garden Sonasea Van Don Hotel

With accompanying partners: Sportswear in Vietnam, Khang An Sports, Vietcoco Coconut Milk, Red Tiger, Revive, Goya, Richy Group, Star Kombucha, Suunto Vietnam, Aice Vietnam, Hong Ngoc General Hospital, Local Mobile Network, PVI Insurance, Kleur Paper Packaging, Ligpro

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