Truong Giang: 'Sports help families create memories with children'

Artist Truong Giang believes that participating in sports like running, swimming, or football with children not only builds health but also helps create memorable family experiences.

On the morning of 18/7, more than 2,000 children joined their families at the Kun Marathon Da Nang 2026, held at Tien Son Sports Palace. Artist Truong Giang, continuing his involvement as "Big Papa", emphasized that his greatest wish was not for the children's achievements on the track, but for the positive experiences created together as a family.

Truong Giang highlighted that each sport offers children unique lessons and emotions. Running, football, badminton, swimming, or any physical activity can become the foundation for building cherished childhood memories. He shared, "I believe the most valuable thing is not whether the children run fast or slow, but the moments the whole family shares together. Later, when they grow up, the children will remember being taken to competitions by their parents, laughing together, taking photos, and crossing the finish line together. Those are beautiful memories".

Truong Giang interacts with children during the warm-up before the start. *Photo: VnExpress Marathon*

As a father, Truong Giang sees summer as an ideal time for children to engage in more outdoor activities after a school year. This provides opportunities for physical activity, socializing with friends, and discovering new capabilities, rather than being solely tied to electronic devices. He also stressed that the true value of sports lies not in children becoming professional athletes or achieving high results early. Instead, it is about helping them develop a habit of physical activity, learn perseverance in challenges, and understand how to overcome their own limits.

According to Truong Giang, these experiences contribute to nurturing both physical and mental well-being. Each time children complete a challenge, be it a short race or a practice session, they gain confidence to embark on new experiences. Beyond the benefits for children, sports also create more opportunities for family members to spend time together, turning days at a race or on a sports field into rare occasions for families to share a common goal.

Children exert themselves on the Kun Marathon Da Nang 2026 track on the morning of 18/7, despite the sunny weather. *Photo: VnExpress Marathon*

The artist's hope after each Kun Marathon season extends beyond the number of children participating; he wishes that many families will maintain the habit of exercising with their children after the event concludes. He shared, "Just spending a little time each day running, cycling, playing football, or engaging in a favorite sport with their children is a very meaningful gift for them".

The Kun Marathon Da Nang 2026 also marked the return of the message "Exercise with Kun every day" within this year's race series. This program aims to encourage children to maintain physical activity habits through familiar activities like running, outdoor play, or age-appropriate sports. Held one day before the VnExpress Da Nang International Marathon Herbalife Cup 2026, the Kun Marathon brought together 2,000 children to conquer a colorful one-kilometer track. Besides the competition, the event featured many interactive activities and exchanges with artists and content creators, contributing to a summer sports festival for families.