Record 10,000 runners to join Hanoi International Marathon this year

HANOI, March 16 (Bernama-Xinhua): An international marathon to be held in Vietnam's capital of Hanoi this fall will attract a record 10,000 runners as the local authorities aim to promote the image of the city, Xinhua reported, quoting a Vietnam News Agency has reported.

The large-scale sporting event, scheduled to take place on October 8, will create an opportunity to promote the local fitness and sports industry, said Dinh Van Luyen, head of the sports management division at the municipal Department of Culture and Sports.