As many as 1,500 professional and amateur athletes, representatives from embassies, international organizations, universities and districts in Hanoi will participate in the final round of the annual Hanoimoi Newspaper Open Running Tournament for Peace this weekend. 
Participants run at the Hanoimoi tournament.
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Some 200 delegates who are leaders of Hanoi’s municipal bodies will also take part in the race in its first leg of the race.
The sport event bears significant political and social meanings as Hanoi is celebrating the 65th anniversary of the Capital’s Liberation Day (October 10) and 20th anniversary of UNESCO recognition of “City for Peace”.
The tournament this year witness significant growth in the number of participants, reflecting the increasing reputation and social penetration of the tournament.
The tournament was launched on March 24 around Hoan Kiem lake and nearby areas, concurrently with the launch of Olympic Run Day for Public Health 2019.
