Race on Han River to celebrate National Day

More than 250 competitors from teams from Da Nang and Quang Nam province will compete in the annual Traditional Boat Race on the Han River on September 2.

The race, which celebrates the 71st National Day, will see teams racing in the men’s 7.5km and the women’s 5km events along the river between the Thuan Phuoc and Rong (Dragon) bridges.

Members of the city’s water sports club will also water-ski, jet-ski and kayak on the day.

Musical performances and entertainment will be staged on the Han River bank and East Sea Park on National Day.

Last year, the Hoa Hiep Bac and Hai Chau teams won the men’s and women’s titles, respectively.

Cyclists race for charity in central region

About 50 cyclists from United Kingdom organisations in Vietnam, and teams from Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand and Vietnam will join the “Cycle a Difference’ ride from Quang Nam to Danang on September 1-3.

Cyclists race for charity in central region

Barefoot runners race in Danang beach

Thousands participated in the third Cocobay Danang Barefoot Run on the beach at Naman Retreat beach resort in Truong Sa Street of Ngu Hanh Son District on August 26.

Barefoot runners race in Danang beach

Thousands participated in the third Cocobay Danang Barefoot Run on the beach at Naman Retreat beach resort in Truong Sa Street of Ngu Hanh Son District on August 26.