Ensuring absolute security and safety for the Tien Phong Half Marathon 2025.

Speaking to Tien Phong newspaper , Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Van Dung, Deputy Head of Hiep Binh Ward Police, said that in accordance with the directives of the Ministry of Public Security and the Ho Chi Minh City Police, the unit is launching a high-intensity campaign to attack and suppress crime, ensuring security and order to serve major political and social events of the country, including large-scale cultural and sports activities in the area.

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Van Dung - Deputy Head of Hiep Binh Ward Police (standing in the middle) directly supervises and monitors security and order at the competition venue.

Within the framework of the Tien Phong Half Marathon 2025, taking place on December 13th and 14th in the Van Phuc urban area, the Hiep Binh Ward Police proactively developed a plan and advised the Ward People's Committee to mobilize police, military , and local security forces to coordinate closely with the security forces of the Van Phuc urban area to ensure security and order for the race.

According to Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Van Dung, nearly 100 officers and soldiers were deployed at 10 checkpoints and control points, along with 2 mobile patrol teams, ensuring absolute safety for more than 2,000 athletes from many localities across the country, as well as approximately 3,000 guests, spectators, and citizens watching and cheering on the tournament.

Runners excitedly check in before the "G" hour.

The Van Phuc urban area is a frequent venue for major events such as fireworks displays, music concerts, festivals, and sporting events, attracting tens of thousands of attendees. Therefore, ensuring security and order here is always a top priority, with meticulously prepared plans for traffic management, security control, crime prevention, and handling unforeseen situations.

From the perspective of the coordinating unit, Mr. Nguyen Van Huy - Head of Security Department of Van Phuc Urban Area, said that the Tien Phong Half Marathon Organizing Committee has experience in organizing and operating events, which helps the coordination process to ensure security runs smoothly.

The organizers are actively preparing nutritional supplements for the runners.

On the day of the competition, the security forces of Van Phuc urban area mobilized 100% of their personnel, coordinating with the Police and the Military Command of Hiep Binh ward to ensure absolute safety for athletes and participants.

Based on practical experience in ensuring security and order, the authorities also advise runners to strictly adhere to the instructions of the organizers and the officers on duty; not to bring dangerous items or valuable possessions; to proactively protect personal belongings; and to comply with traffic flow and safety regulations on the race course.

The organizing committee and volunteers are actively preparing ahead of the opening ceremony.

In case of an emergency, athletes should quickly contact the nearest checkpoints or patrol forces.

Many runners are ready to conquer the race.

With the decisive and responsible involvement of the authorities, the coordination of the organizing committee, and the compliance of the athletes, the Tien Phong Half Marathon 2025 is expected to take place safely and successfully, contributing to spreading the spirit of healthy sports and the image of a professional and civilized running event.