(HBO) - The 29th Hoa Binh Newspaper Cup, a traditional cross-country run, took place at the Truong Han Sieu street in Hoa Binh City’s Tan Thinh ward on November 14. The event attracted the participation of 110 athletes from 16 delegations of localities, high schools, and training centres in Hoa Binh province.

They vied for six sets of medals in six categories, with the length of the races ranging from 3 to 7km.

In his opening speech, Editor in Chief of the Hoa Binh Newspaper Nguyen Manh Tuan stressed the run has been organized since 1992 and become an annual sport event, attracting more and more runners.

 On the start line of a race for men.

 

The organizer attributed the success of the tournament this year to authorities’ attention and close coordination, good and thorough organization, a large number of outstanding participants, and improved quality compared to last year.

The event aimed to mark the success of the 17th Party Congress of Hoa Binh province for the 2020-2025 tenure and promote physical exercise among people.

The race took place successfully in the morning of the day, with new talents showing up along familiar outstanding faces from previous editions like Dinh Thanh Hue from Da Bac district and Bui Thi Luong from Yen Thuy district./.


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