Over 1.2 million join largest-ever Olympic Run for public health in Vietnam

The run, led by the Ministry of Public Security in coordination with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam and localities, draws more than 1.2 million participants in nearly all 3,321 communes, wards, special zones, and urban centres across 34 provinces and cities.

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In Hanoi, the event takes place at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, attracting around 17,000 participants. The capital’s turnout underscores the event’s momentum and its role in fostering a vibrant, active urban community.

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The large-scale turnout highlights the growing public engagement in physical fitness and community-based activities, as well as the strong coordination between central and local authorities in promoting a nationwide movement for health and well-being. In the photo, Senior Lieutenant General Le Quoc Hung, Deputy Minister of Public Security, delivers the opening remarks at the ceremony.

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The run aims to promote physical fitness, encourage regular exercise, and raise public awareness about the importance of health in daily life, while also contributing to the broader goal of safeguarding national security and social order. In the photo, Vice Chairwoman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Vu Thu Ha delivers remarks in support of the initiative.

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By combining sports with civic engagement, the initiative reflects Vietnam’s commitment to building a healthy, active, and resilient society. In the photo, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong launches the 2026 ‘Olympic Run for Public Health –National Security.

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Delegates, along with officers, soldiers, and local residents, take part in a group warm-up exercise before setting off for the collective run.

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Delegates, along with officers, soldiers, and local residents, run one lap around Hoan Kiem Lake, covering a distance of approximately 1.7km.

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A large number of residents in Hanoi turn the area around Hoan Kiem Lake red as they join the 2026 Olympic Run for Public Health and National Security.

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The Olympic Run is a wide-reaching social initiative aimed at raising public awareness across all segments of society about the importance of physical exercise, improving fitness, and enhancing human stature in the era of integration and development.

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Not only local residents in Hanoi, but also many international visitors enthusiastically join the run, showing strong support for the event.

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The Olympic Run continues to serve as a unifying initiative that encourages people of all ages to adopt healthier lifestyles, while reinforcing social cohesion and contributing to national goals of public health and security.