Currently, representatives from the organizing committee are in Luang Prabang to carry out promotional activities, prepare, and check the operational aspects of the race. The Viettel Marathon Luang Prabang Unitel 2024 is scheduled to officially begin on November 3rd, 2024.
Notably, on October 22nd, at the Luang Prabang Provincial Party Committee headquarters, Mr. Khamkhan Chanthavisouk, Central Committee member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and concurrently Secretary and Governor of Luang Prabang province, cordially received representatives of the organizing committee of the Viettel Marathon Laos leg. During the meeting, the Viettel Marathon organizing committee representatives presented a progress report on the preparations for the race's operation and expressed their hope for the support of the local authorities.
After hearing the report on the preparations, Mr. Khamkhan Chanthavisouk expressed his delight that Luang Prabang has become the first venue for the Viettel Marathon 2024 series. This is the first time Luang Prabang has hosted a race covering a distance of 42.195 km, so there will be many challenges. Therefore, all preparations must be carefully considered.
Mr. Khamkhan Chanthavisouk (fourth from the right) poses for a commemorative photo with the delegation from the organizing committee of the Viettel Marathon Laos leg.
At the same time, through the race, Mr. Khamkhan Chanthavisouk assessed this as an unparalleled opportunity for Luang Prabang to promote its image and people, thereby elevating its tourism status and making it known to international friends. Therefore, Mr. Khamkhan Chanthavisouk affirmed that the local government would create the best conditions for the organizing committee to complete its work and agreed to send personnel to participate in the race's steering committee.
The Viettel Marathon 2024 is a prestigious international sporting event organized by the Vietnam Athletics Federation, the Cambodia Athletics Federation, and the Laos Athletics Federation. Meanwhile, the Vietnam Military Telecommunications Group (Viettel Group) is a co-organizer and sponsor of the event. Following the Laos leg, the Viettel Marathon 2024 will continue with the Vietnam leg on December 1st and the Cambodia leg on December 22nd.
In its inaugural edition, the tournament is expected to attract over 25,000 participants. It boasts the highest total prize pool ever, reaching $150,000.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/chinh-quyen-luang-prabang-ung-ho-manh-me-giai-chay-viettel-marathon-2024-san-ready-to-launch-185241023130232212.htm
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