Hanoi (VNA) – VPBankHanoi Marathon 2021 is delayed to December 26 and even March 6 next year if the COVID-19 pandemic remains complicated in the capital city, according to the Vietnam SportsAdministration under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The plans came up after organisers consult with relevantagencies, including the Vietnam Athletics Federation (VAF) and leaders ofHanoi, with priority given to ensuring safety of participants.
VPBank Hanoi Marathon 2021 was initially slated for October 24,then postponed to December 26 due to impacts of COVID-19.
In 2020, as Vietnam tookthe role as Chair of ASEAN, the race has been selected as theofficial marathon of the 2020 ASEAN Chairmanship and launched with a new name:"VPBank Hanoi Marathon ASEAN 2020".
Sponsored by the Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock CommercialBank (VPBank), the race is Vietnam's leading professional marathon which hasbeen held annually in October in Hanoi and the only official marathon event ofthe city.
It has been accredited by the World Athletics, officially certifiedby Grade A Measurers of the Association of International Marathonsand Distance Races (AIMS) and affiliated with the Vietnam Athletics Federation(VAF). Through the marathon, 200 non-professional runners will be selectedto run in the 31st SEA Games marathon.
Since September 28, Hanoi has allowed local residents to dooutdoor exercise.
Meanwhile, Longbien Marathon 2021, an annual runningtournament in Hanoi and one of the largest marathons in Vietnam, has beendelayed to December 12.
The race has opened for registration since February 13. Onlyafter one week, Longbien Marathon 2021 received over 3,000 registrations./.
The plans came up after organisers consult with relevantagencies, including the Vietnam Athletics Federation (VAF) and leaders ofHanoi, with priority given to ensuring safety of participants.
VPBank Hanoi Marathon 2021 was initially slated for October 24,then postponed to December 26 due to impacts of COVID-19.
In 2020, as Vietnam tookthe role as Chair of ASEAN, the race has been selected as theofficial marathon of the 2020 ASEAN Chairmanship and launched with a new name:"VPBank Hanoi Marathon ASEAN 2020".
Sponsored by the Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock CommercialBank (VPBank), the race is Vietnam's leading professional marathon which hasbeen held annually in October in Hanoi and the only official marathon event ofthe city.
It has been accredited by the World Athletics, officially certifiedby Grade A Measurers of the Association of International Marathonsand Distance Races (AIMS) and affiliated with the Vietnam Athletics Federation(VAF). Through the marathon, 200 non-professional runners will be selectedto run in the 31st SEA Games marathon.
Since September 28, Hanoi has allowed local residents to dooutdoor exercise.
Meanwhile, Longbien Marathon 2021, an annual runningtournament in Hanoi and one of the largest marathons in Vietnam, has beendelayed to December 12.
The race has opened for registration since February 13. Onlyafter one week, Longbien Marathon 2021 received over 3,000 registrations./.
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