The event, part of a series of activities commemorating the 75th anniversary of the banking sector (6/5/1951 – 6/5/2026), attracted 51,000 participants from 51 teams. This number symbolically represents 1951, the founding year of the National Bank of Vietnam, now the State Bank of Vietnam. According to Deputy Governor Pham Tien Dung, the race marks a new journey for the sector, embodying not just numerical achievements but also the will, spirit, and solidarity of the entire industry as the nation enters a new era.
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Governor, deputy governors, delegates, and athletes at the launch ceremony's starting line. SBV. |
Governor, deputy governors, delegates, and athletes at the launch ceremony's starting line. SBV.
Beyond physical well-being, the program connects participants with community responsibility, showcasing the banking sector's role in supporting remote and disadvantaged areas, policy beneficiaries, and those facing difficulties. Athletes' achievements will be converted into contributions totaling up to 7.5 billion dong for social welfare activities.
This entirely online race utilizes the Strava application for participants to record their outdoor running or walking results. Data is automatically synchronized and publicly displayed in real-time. Athletes have the flexibility to choose their own time and location, ensuring transparency and accuracy in performance tracking.
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Governor Pham Duc An and Nguyen Anh Tuan, Chairman of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, at the launch ceremony on 3/5. SBV. |
Governor Pham Duc An and Nguyen Anh Tuan, Chairman of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, at the launch ceremony on 3/5. SBV.
Nguyen Dinh Vinh, Chief of Staff of the State Bank of Vietnam, stated that the race is an industry-wide initiative designed to promote a spirit of physical activity, strengthen cohesion, and foster social responsibility. Participants include officers and employees from various entities within the sector: units of the State Bank of Vietnam, financial organizations, the Cooperative Bank, the Social Policy Bank, and commercial banks.
The period for recording achievements spans 26 days, from 0:01 on 3/5 to 23:59 on 28/5/2026.
Quynh Trang
