Under the message “10 billion green steps – For a sustainable Vietnam,” the walking campaign “Moving forward with Vietnam" aims to strengthen national solidarity and encouraging regular exercise; advance the “All people exercise following the example of great President Ho Chi Minh” movement; and fostet closer ties between the People’s Public Security Force and the public while encouraging healthy and active lifestyles.
Beyond its significance as a sporting event, the Olympic Run Day serves as a platform to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness of the crucial role of sports and physical exercise in daily life.
Nearly 2,000 yogis from northern localities are expected to attend an event held on June 21 at Quynh Lam pagoda, Dong Trieu township in the northern province of Quang Ninh to mark the ninth International Day of Yoga.
After the success of the recent 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), the Vietnamese sports sector is working towards targets set for upcoming domestic and international sports events.
Hanoi authorities have decided to suspend outdoor sport activities and physical exercise starting 6:00pm on July 8 until further notice due to the complex developments of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As many as 800 amateur athletes, who are members of the Da Nang Young Businesspeople Association and staff of the Southeast Asia Joint Stock Commercial Bank (SeABank) participated in the “Run for the Future” held in the central city on August 19.
A free walk/running event titled “Move for my healthy lung” was held at Hanoi’s Ly Thai To Park on June 24, drawing thousands of participants, including disabled people and children.
The Olympic Run Day for Public Health 2017 will take place in localities across the country on March 25, announced the Vietnam Sports Administration under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
It is accepted by everyone that children need plenty of regular physical exercise, but parents in major cities are not doing enough to ensure this, experts say.
The health sector has called for action to halt the rise of diabetes and improve care for people suffering from the disease at a workshop held in Hanoi on April 7.
