More than 2,300 athletes, from professional runners to amateurs, from senior runners to children completing the kidsrun distance, have together written a useful story about health training.

"Special" volunteers

Although it has just entered its second season, the "Proud of My Fatherland" Half-marathon has received much attention and support from the community. Many social media accounts have updated "check-in" photos of the "valuable" running route in Binh Chanh District (HCMC) on April 13, posted thoughts "showing off" the unexpectedly good results at the tournament, and introduced the beautifully designed medal with many meanings to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day.

Along with about 100 volunteers who are local youth union members, who are very familiar with the terrain and roads and become effective "assistants" on the track for the athletes, the presence of 90 officers and soldiers of the Gia Dinh Regiment on the track made the runners extremely excited.

The "special" volunteers in green shirts not only guided the race and maintained order on the track, but also preserved beautiful images of "Uncle Ho's soldiers" in peacetime. The race coordination squad repeatedly stood at attention and saluted properly in front of the veteran runners in uniform. Meanwhile, the squad on duty at the finish line continuously applauded the runners who finished the distance with the brightest smiles.

Ensuring safety for runners

The race started early in the morning, the weather was calm and quite hot, so many athletes had to spend a lot of energy to reach the finish line. Bodybuilder Pham Van Mach participated in the 6km race, when there were only a few hundred meters left, he was exhausted, but with a strong physical foundation and careful preparation, he finished safely and happily with the second time completing his goal at the "Proud of My Fatherland" Half-marathon.

Many athletes, upon reaching the finish line, sought help from experts from the leading Citigym fitness center to help them stretch and recover as quickly as possible. There were minor incidents, but all cases were resolved quickly and effectively. Doctors from the District Medical Center and Binh Chanh District Hospital were also on duty at the finish line as well as in three mobile ambulances placed on the race track.

A foreign athlete who suffered from hypoglycemia at the finish line was quickly taken care of and supported by doctors, and he was able to attend the closing ceremony and award ceremony in stable health condition. This was perhaps the most difficult "case" in the two seasons of the "Proud of My Fatherland" Half-marathon, showing that the Organizing Committee pays special attention to health care, ready to respond to any situation to ensure the highest safety for the runners.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/tu-hao-to-quoc-toi-lan-2-2025-lan-toa-tinh-than-ren-luyen-suc-khoe-196250414224243534.htm