More than 21,000 athletes participate in the 2025 'That's My Vietnam' Run

On August 24, the "My Vietnam" - My Vietnam 2025 Run took place at the National Exhibition and Fair Center and Vinhomes Global Gate, Dong Anh, Hanoi.

Athletes participate in the race with national pride. Photo: Thanh Phuong/VNA

The tournament attracted 21,529 athletes from many provinces, cities and clubs across the country. This is a national sporting event, exploding and spreading profound values ​​of history, culture and national spirit.

The race is considered to have the largest number of participants wearing red flag with yellow star in a marathon. Photo: Thanh Phuong/VNA

Deputy Director of the Communication Center, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Vu Minh Ly, Head of the Organizing Committee said that September 2, 1945 is a brilliant milestone in the history of the Vietnamese nation - the birth day of a new, independent and autonomous Vietnam. The tournament is organized as one of the important and meaningful activities to celebrate the Exhibition of 80 years of the Journey of Independence - Freedom - Happiness and the achievements of the country on the occasion of National Day September 2.

Athletes participating in the race. Photo: Minh Quyet/VNA

With the theme “Fierce Vietnamese Spirit”, each step of “That’s My Vietnam” is a deep gratitude to the generations of fathers and grandfathers who sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland, for the happiness of the people. The event is also an opportunity for the young generation to review together the 80-year journey of building and developing the country, demonstrating the spirit of solidarity and the aspiration for development of the Vietnamese people in the new era.

In addition to its heroic historical significance, the Run is also proud to be a green run, committed to a sustainable lifestyle and environmental protection. “That’s my Vietnam” - A zero-emission green run - When every step becomes a heartbeat for a green future. With the support of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the National Plastic Action Partnership Program in Vietnam (NPAP), every step not only contributes to health training but also demonstrates responsibility for the green future of the planet and for a green Vietnam.

Female athlete finishes 9.2 km. Photo: Thanh Phuong/VNA

Through the Run, the Organizing Committee calls on the community to join hands to act for a Vietnam with a clean, safe and sustainable living environment, contributing to the international community in solving the problem of environmental pollution caused by plastic waste. Thereby, together with the community, spreading the message of sustainable transformation, contributing to realizing the Government's commitment to zero net emissions before 2050.

The organizing committee awarded medals to athletes in the 42km race. Photo: Thanh Phuong/VNA

At the program, the Vietnam Record Organization officially awarded the Record Certificate with the content: "My Vietnam - My Vietnam 2025": The race with the largest number of athletes wearing red flags with yellow stars participating in Vietnam.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/hon-21000-van-dong-vien-tham-du-giai-chay-viet-nam-toi-do-2025-20250825090737891.htm