Meaningful Race for Solidarity Message Take Places in Hanoi
On the morning of September 28, the Viksit Bharat 2025 Race organized by the Embassy of India in Vietnam in collaboration with MY Bharat under the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Government of India was successfully held at Thong Nhat Park, Hanoi. More than 200 runners participated.
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Held simultaneously in more than 150 locations worldwide, the event has become a global festival, celebrating the spirit of dedication, physical training and sustainable development.
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| On the morning of September 28, the Viksit Bharat 2025 Race was successfully held at Thong Nhat Park, Hanoi (Photo: Embassy of India in Vietnam). |
With the theme "Running to serve the Fatherland", participants ran for 3 km together, spreading a strong message of solidarity. More than just a sports activity, the event also celebrates the spirit of Seva Bhav (spirit of dedication), upholding the common call for self-reliance, inclusion and environmental responsibility.
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| Held simultaneously in more than 150 locations worldwide, the event has become a global festival, celebrating the spirit of dedication, physical training and sustainable development (Photo: the Embassy of India in Vietnam). |
About 200 runners, 40 volunteers and 6 community organizations participated.
In addition to the race, the campaign "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" (Planting Trees for Mother Earth) also received positive responses from the community in Hanoi. The event was held at the Student Square, Thuy Loi University, on September 24, 2025 in coordination with the Embassy of India in Vietnam.
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| About 200 runners, 40 volunteers and 6 community organizations participated (Photo: the Embassy of India in Vietnam). |
More than 30 participants planted a magnolia tree together, as a way of paying tribute to loved ones and showing the connection between personal responsibility and environmental sustainability. This action is a vivid demonstration of India's commitment to a greener planet.
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