Over 8,000 runners joins running tournament in Binh Duong

04:01, 03/01/2013

More than 8,000 athletes from 26 cities and provinces nationwide are participating in the 14th annual cross-country running tournament launched by Binh Duong Television (BTV) in Thu Dau Mot city, Binh Duong province on January 1 in celebration the New Year.

More than 8,000 athletes from 26 cities and provinces nationwide are participating in the 14th annual cross-country running tournament launched by Binh Duong Television (BTV) in Thu Dau Mot city, Binh Duong province on January 1 in celebration the New Year.

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The professional athletes competed over distances between five and ten kilometres for both men and women. Additionally, runners included provincial leaders, pupils, students, workers and old people.

In the women’s 5km event, Nguyen Dang Thanh Thuy, from Khanh Hoa province came first, followed by Pham Thi Binh (Quang Ngai).

Nguyen Dang Duc Bao from Khanh Hoa finished first, followed by Nguyen Ngoc Quang (Dong Nai) in the men’s 10km event.

The annual tournament aims to promote the sport movement in society and encourages people to improve their physical health following the great example of Uncle Ho.