Domestic runners triumph at Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2020
Tran Duy Quang and Nguyen Thi Duong triumphed in the 100km race of the Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2020 which concluded in Sa Pa township in northern Lao Cai province.
The Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2020 takes place in Sa Pa township (Photo: baolaocai.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - TranDuy Quang and Nguyen Thi Duong triumphed in the 100km race of the VietnamMountain Marathon 2020 which concluded in Sa Pa township in northern Lao Cai province.
The 100km male battle saw anextremely competitive race between Vietnamese and French runners going head tohead in Vietnam’s most challenging race.
The winner was Quang ofVietnam, who broke the new 100km course record with a time of 13:01.11.
Quang beat two strong competitorsfrom France including Romain Berion and Gaetan Morizur who crossed the finishline second together in a total time of 13:04.54, just three minutes behindQuang.
The female 100km saw Duong alsoof Vietnam take first place in a time of 17:20.35. She beat Nathalie Cochet ofFrance who was VMM 100km champion in 2016. Cochet was ahead of Duong untilcheckpoint four but then Duong powered ahead to finish 16 minutes beforeCochet. Duong also set a personal record on the VMM 100km course in 2020 withthree hours faster than in 2017.
Also in the women’s ultrafield, Nguyen Thuy Dung of Vietnam came first in the 70km with a time of11:03.28. She beat Constance Louasse of France in second place and Vu Lan Huongof Vietnam in third place.
In the men’s 70km,Singapore-based Vietnamese runner Trung Nguyen took first place while hisrunning friend Vu Tien Viet Dung and Lorenzo Revelant from Italycame second and third.
The race, organised byTopas Travel and supported by Topas Ecolodge, attracted more than 2,200 runnerscompeting from 10km to 100km.
Usually held in September, therace was held for the first time in autumn following a postponement due tothe COVID-19 pandemic./.
The northern mountainous province of Lao Cai has announced its post-COVID-19 tourism stimulus plan which aims at attracting around 2.5 million tourist arrivals, including 300,000 foreigners in 2020.
More than 1,100 runners on October 24 will race up to 70km in the Vietnam Jungle Marathon (VJM) in Pu Luong Nature Reserve in the central province of Thanh Hoa.
Records tumbled at the Vietnam Jungle Marathon (VJM) over the weekend as all distances from 10km to 70km saw new course records broken by Vietnam-based runners thanks to the event being held during cooler weather in October.
More than 2,200 runners will race up to 100km in Vietnam’s highest mountains at the Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VMM) 2020 in Sa Pa in the northern province of Lao Cai this weekend.
It is the first time that the country is to hold a G1-level tournament which is expected to lure more than 100 athletes of 15 countries and regions at Go Vap Gymnasium.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
The Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2020 takes place in Sa Pa township (Photo: baolaocai.vn) 
