Foreign runner wants to experience MetaSports Marathon
The stall of MetaSports Marathon in the Expo area of Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon - the leading tournament in Southeast Asia with a scale of 50,000 athletes, attracts a large number of visitors. Many runners from other countries are surprised to learn that Vietnam has a large-scale marathon system, held in many famous tourist cities.
Having visited Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang, Johnson - a Canadian runner working in Singapore - was surprised to see impressive images of 5 VM tournaments held this year in Hue, Quy Nhon, Ha Long, Nha Trang , Hanoi. He said he liked Vietnam very much and had plans to come back here again. "I often participate in community activities where I travel. I decided to register for a running race in Nha Trang in August next year. This city is so famous, has a beautiful sea and delicious food. Now It's exciting to experience more of the marathon," Johnson said.
Anh Vi - American overseas Vietnamese - has competed in many marathons around the world, such as in Singapore, Thailand, Germany, England, and Japan, but has never experienced competing in his homeland. When learning about the MetaSports Marathon system and the development of the marathon movement in the country, he was excited at the opportunity to participate once. He said he has not returned to Vietnam for 10 years. Next year the whole family plans to return home in June and may attend one of two tournaments VM Quy Nhon or Nha Trang.
David - a French runner, once visited Da Nang and loved the landscape, history and people of Vietnam - decided to return to join VM Nha Trang because he knew it was one of the most beautiful destinations in Vietnam. with modern infrastructure and complete services. Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee also affirmed that it will create conditions for the tournament to be raised to an international level by combining marathons with tourism products.
Within the framework of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon from December 1 to 4, the MetaSports Marathon booth introduced to international friends information about tournaments to be held in 2023. Tournaments in coastal cities, such as Nha Trang, Quy Nhon, Ha Long, receives a lot of attention from European runners. They consider these cities to have beautiful seas and warm sunshine, so the marathon is an experience that makes the trip more enjoyable. The night run is also highly appreciated by many people when it comes to bringing a new experience. In addition to learning about VM, visitors to the booth also received a gift of conical hats imbued with Vietnamese culture.
In 2023, MetaSports Marathon is expected to expand in size and number of tournaments, starting with a night run in Ho Chi Minh City (February), Hue (April), Quy Nhon (June), Nha Trang (August). ), Ha Long (September), Hanoi (November), Hai Phong (December). The track will be measured and certified by the International Marathon Association so that runners can use their achievements as part of the standard to participate in major marathons around the world.
The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon is the leading tournament in Singapore with a history dating back to 1982. The appearance of the MetaSports Marathon booth here marks a new milestone for the tournament on its journey to expand into a regional marathon chain. , improve competitiveness.
