Mr. World contestants to join Strong Vietnam marathon

They will compete for the Mr. Sports title, which is one of the sub-contests of the beauty pageant.

The event, to be co-organised by the Vietnam Athletics Federation, the Ho Chi Minh City Athletics Federation, the Vung Tau City People's Committee, and Sen Vang Company, is scheduled to take place at Triangle Park and Vung Tau Revolutionary Traditional House on November 16 - 17.

Accordingly, Mr. World contestants will join marathon runners from 30 local clubs to compete in four categories, namely five km, 10km, 21km, and 42.195km.

Luong Thuy Linh, Miss World Vietnam 2019, and Hoang Nguyen Thanh, a member of the national athletics team who currently holds the national marathon record for the 42km run with an impressive time of 2 hours 18 minutes and 43 seconds, have been selected as ambassadors for the marathon.

By encouraging participation in sports training and competition in general, Strong Vietnam aims to contribute to improved health, a better quality of life, as well as the development of a healthy and active cultural environment.