Press conference on 31st National Cross-Country Mountain-Climbing Tournament “Conquering the Peak of Ba Ra” in 2026

On the morning of December 24, Dong Nai Newspaper and Radio–Television Station held a press conference ahead of the 31st National Cross-Country Mountain-Climbing Tournament “Conquering the Peak of Ba Ra” in 2026.

Attending the press conference were Provincial Party Committee member and Editor-in-Chief of Dong Nai Newspaper and Radio–Television Station Nguyen Thi Minh Nham, Head of the Organizing Committee; Nong Hong Thuc, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism; leaders of Phuoc Long Ward; representatives of VietRace365 Joint Stock Company; sponsors; and a large number of journalists from news agencies nationwide.

Provincial Party Committee member and Editor-in-Chief Nguyen Thi Minh Nham, Head of the Organizing Committee, delivers remarks at the press conference. Photo: Huy Anh

The National Cross-Country Mountain-Climbing Tournament “Conquering the Peak of Ba Ra” in 2026 is a traditional annual event maintained by Dong Nai Province. The 31st edition in 2026 carries special significance, marking the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 –  2026) and the 51st anniversary of the liberation of Phuoc Long (January 6, 1975 – 2026).

The Organizing Committee, sponsors, and delegates at the press conference. Photo: Huy Anh.

The Organizing Committee presents flowers in appreciation to the sponsors of the race. Photo: Cong Nghia.

The 31st National Cross-Country Mountain-Climbing Tournament “Conquering the Peak of Ba Ra” in 2026 is organized by Dong Nai Newspaper and Radio–Television Station and will officially take place on January 4, 2026, in Phuoc Long Ward, Dong Nai Province. The event attracts many of the country’s top track-and-field athletes, such as “Vietnam’s Marathon King” Hoang Nguyen Thanh; Hoang Thi Ngoc Hoa of Dong Nai; Trinh Quoc Luong of the  Military team; and Pham Thi Hong Le of Gia Lai, among others.

Journalist Bui Liem of the Dong Nai Journalists’ Association raises a question to the Organizing Committee. Photo: Huy Anh.

At the press conference, journalists raised numerous questions to the Organizing Committee regarding the scale of the event, promotional activities, prize structure, and security arrangements. All questions were fully addressed and clarified by representatives of the Organizing Committee.

Nong Hong Thuc, Deputy Director of the Dong Nai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, answers journalists’ questions at the press conference. Photo: Cong Nghia.

Nguyen Trung Thanh, Vice Chairman of the Phuoc Long Ward People’s Committee, answers journalists’ questions. Photo: Cong Nghia.

Le Van Duong, Chairman of the Board of Directors of VietRace365 Joint Stock Company, answers journalists’ questions. Photo: Huy Anh.

Nguyen Tuong Xu, Deputy Director of VietinBank – Binh Phuoc Branch, speaks at the press conference. Photo: Cong Nghia.

According to Nguyen Thi Minh Nham, Provincial Party Committee member and Editor-in-Chief of Dong Nai Newspaper and Radio–Television Station and Head of the Organizing Committee, in addition to providing a high-quality sporting arena, the race also serves as an opportunity to introduce and promote local tourism routes and tours, specialty products, and to publicize the image, potential, and strengths of Phuoc Long and Dong Nai to friends nationwide. At the same time, through this meaningful sporting event, the organizers aim to raise public awareness of physical training, improve the health and physique of the Vietnamese people, and continue to promote the movement “All People Exercise Following the Example of Great Uncle Ho”.

As of now, the Organizing Committee has completed preparations for both technical aspects and logistics. The 31st National Cross-Country Mountain-Climbing Tournament “Conquering the Peak of Ba Ra” in 2026 is expected to attract around 2,000 registered athletes across competition categories.

The Organizing Committee signs a sponsorship agreement with Truong Tuoi Group. Photo: Cong Nghia.

The Organizing Committee signs a sponsorship agreement with VietinBank – Binh Phuoc Branch. Photo: Cong Nghia.

At the press conference, the Organizing Committee officially signed agreements with the race’s main sponsors: Truong Tuoi Group and VietinBank – Binh Phuoc Branch.

By Nguyen Tan – Translated by Trieu Ngan, Minho