The "Proud of the City I Love" - Agribank Cup 2025 walking and running race officially took place on the morning of June 15, starting at Le Loi Street in the central area of Ho Chi Minh City and finishing at Thu Thiem area, Thu Duc City. The race was organized by the Vietnam Journalists Association in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association with the support of Agribank and operated by Nexus Media Joint Stock Company.
Journalists Association and coordinating units held a press conference to announce the award.
As part of a series of activities to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day, the tournament is expected to have the participation of 6,000 athletes, including more than 1,000 runners, especially journalists and editors working at central and Ho Chi Minh City press agencies, local Journalists Associations, students of journalism and communication faculties at universities...
The tournament is sponsored by main sponsor Agribank.
Along with the 3.5 km walking distance, athletes also compete in three running distances of 5 km, 10 km and 21 km, having the opportunity to walk on the most beautiful roads in the center of Ho Chi Minh City, through many famous landmarks such as Nguyen Hue Boulevard, Thu Ngu Flagpole, Ton Duc Thang Street, Saigon River, Ba Son Bridge, Thu Thiem...
With a total prize value of up to nearly 400 million VND, in addition to the professional prize for runners, the Organizing Committee will award additional prizes to journalists with the best achievements in each distance.
Commemorative plaque embossed with the number 100 and the words "Proud of the city I love"
The "Proud of the City I Love" - Agribank Cup 2025 walking and running race is a unique, "once in a hundred years" opportunity for athletes, especially journalists, to have the opportunity to receive a valuable commemorative medal with the number 100 - symbolizing the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day with the logo of the Vietnam Journalists Association, when completing the competition distances within the prescribed time.
The special community sports event was organized for the first time by the Vietnam Journalists Association to honor the spirit of solidarity and patriotic tradition of the nation, while also praising and expressing gratitude for the silent but glorious contributions of the revolutionary press. The event also aims to arouse the honor and pride of citizens, including journalists, who were born and raised in the beloved Ho Chi Minh City.
The organizers introduce the jerseys.
Promoting the fine tradition of Ho Chi Minh City - the city of love, the Organizing Committee will also mobilize donations to support the Ho Chi Minh City Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin, contributing to helping victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin in difficult circumstances.
The accompanying units commit to a successful and meaningful season.
Along with sports activities, the series of events organized by the Vietnam Journalists Association also includes cultural activities such as press exhibitions, tourism product displays, OCOP products, etc. In particular, the Organizing Committee also coordinated with the Ho Chi Minh City Photography Association to open a photo contest for professional and amateur photographers, recording beautiful moments of athletes on the running routes of the walking-running event.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/cong-bo-giai-di-bo-chay-bo-tu-hao-thanh-pho-toi-yeu-196250520194805893.htm
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