
Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi is planning to bring the world-famous Formula One carrace to the capital, Government Office Chairman Mai Tien Dung revealed onAugust 30.
Speaking at a press conference following a closed regular cabinet meeting, Dungsaid the Law on Sports allows Vietnam to host international sports events,including the F1 race.
Hanoi initially proposed the Government to organise the race around the iconicHoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake and along the adjacent streets in the citycentre, but the idea was rejected after thorough reviews by the city and theMinistry of Planning and Investment and the Ministry of Culture, Sports andTourism.
The capital city then wanted to host the game in the My Dinh sports complex inNam Tu Liem district to take advantage of the existing infrastructure there,Dung said.
“This is very new to Vietnam but the authorities all support it. A green lighthas been given to Hanoi to approach the race organisers,” he said.
The PM, however, asked Hanoi to not to spend State budget resources but callfor the engagement of businesses to host the race, he added.
People in Hanoi in general and those in areas expected to host the race alsoagreed with the intention, saying it will help attract more tourists to Hanoi aswell as promote the land and people of Vietnam to international visitors.-VNA