Lam Dong Hosts "Journey of 81 Years - For National Security" Running Race with Over 5,000 Participants

A large-scale running event, "Journey of 81 Years - For National Security," was held in Lam Dong province, Vietnam, as part of the 2026 Sport Festival. On the 2nd, over 5,000 athletes competed at NovaWorld Phan Thiet (Tien Thanh ward), co-organized by the People's Public Security Sports Association, Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee, and NovaGroup. This event aims to contribute to national security and promote public health, reflecting the growing trend of sports-related social activities in Vietnam. The involvement of the Public Security Ministry is expected to enhance public awareness of national security and strengthen ties between police and citizens. Lam Dong province has been actively promoting sports events in recent years, and this race is anticipated to boost the local economy and tourism. Collaboration with private enterprises like NovaGroup also contributes to expanding the scale and quality of such events. Vietnam, while navigating a complex relationship with China, prioritizes economic growth. Large-scale public participation events like this can also function as soft power to foster national unity and maintain social stability, particularly within the context of social integration and morale-boosting under a one-party system. Source: Nhan Dan