This morning, December 12, the Organizing Committee of the 27th Quang Nam Newspaper Traditional Cross Country Race in 2024 held a press conference to provide information about the race.
Accordingly, the 27th Quang Nam Newspaper Traditional Cross Country Race will open and compete at 6:00 a.m. on December 17 at 24/3 Square, Tam Ky City, Quang Nam Province. This is a race organized by Quang Nam Newspaper in coordination with the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of the province and several other units. This year's race is sponsored by Agribank, broadcast live by Quang Nam Radio and Television (QRT), and rebroadcast by Da Nang Radio and Television (DRT).
In particular, at this year's tournament, in response to the emulation movement "Joining hands to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses in Quang Nam province", Agribank will donate 6 billion VND to build 100 houses for poor households in Quang Nam. This is the largest mass sports event in the province, promoting the sports movement for all classes of people. This year, there are 131 delegations with 1,198 athletes from districts, schools, and agencies in the province participating.
In addition, the tournament also attracted 11 delegations of high-achieving athletes from training centers and provinces nationwide. The competition includes a 5,000m distance for women and 10,000m for men, with the participation of many leading athletes from Vietnam and Southeast Asia such as Nguyen Thi Thu Ha and Luong Duc Phuoc.