Standard Chartered Hanoi Heritage Race holds meet & greet

The meet & greet event to kick off the Standard Chartered Hanoi Heritage Race 2024 took place on June 27

In 2024, the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race is the 10^th instalment of the prestigious Standard Chartered Marathon global series. This event is selected as a highlight event to celebrate Standard Chartered’s 120-year presence in Vietnam.

The Meet & Greet with Vietnam’s Running Community welcomed special guest of honour Dr. Jose Viñals – Chairman of Standard Chartered Group – in his first-ever visit to Vietnam.

The visit by Standard Chartered’s top executive is testament to Standard Chartered’s long-term commitment to Vietnam, as well as elevating Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race to the ranks of world-class marathon tracks, bringing Vietnam’s hidden charms and distinct culture to the world.

Dr. Jose Viñals, chairman of Standard Chartered Group, speaking at the event

The meet & greet also allowed the organizers to report their progress in preparation for the 2024 season to representatives from the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, Vietnam Athletic Federation, partners, media outlets, as well as athletes and members of Vietnam’s running community.

With the message of “Run Together, Go Further,” the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race 2024 wants to spread the desire for every athlete to break through their own limits, developing a community that is healthy, developed and prosperous.

Until now, the organisers have completed track measurement and testing. The tracks are creatively designed to connect Hanoi’s most iconic landmarks so runners, especially those coming from overseas, to immerse themselves in the capital’s deep cultural heritage at its most beautiful time of year.

The Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race 2024 will have new start and finish points – the walking street on Tran Nhan Tong, centering around Thong Nhat Park and Thien Quang lake – ensuring compliance from the Hanoi People’s Committee as well as leaving room for more athletes to register, a number which increases daily.

The area around Tran Nhan Tong walking street, Thong Nhat Park and Thien Quang lake is the most optimal location to host tens of thousands of athletes for the years to come, while also able to provide the right conditions for medical care and recovery.

At the meet & greet, an MoU on cooperation and involvement from Bach Mai Hanoi Hospital was signed, making them the event’s Medical Provider to the event organised by DHA Vietnam. Vietnam’s most comprehensive and leading general hospital takes on the task of providing medical service, assisting in the safe organisation and guaranteeing the wellbeing of all participants.

Dr. José Viñals presented a souvenir of the Standard Chartered Hanoi Heritage Race 2024 season to Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai

Professor, Doctor Nguyen Tri, DHA’s CEO said, “Aiming to ‘Create Hanoi’s Cultural and Sporting Heritage with Every Step’ with DHA Vietnam’s dedication – the organisers and Standard Chartered Vietnam – the event’s main sponsor – will build Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race as a launching pad, elevating the marathon to new heights, making it a symbol of the capital, a cultural and sporting event of world calibre.”

Dr. Jose Viñals, Standard Chartered Group chairman said, “We’re proud to be the main sponsor of Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage, a reputable sporting event which highlights Hanoi’s diverse cultural heritage. This event aligns with Standard Chartered’s values, being one of the longest-running banks in Vietnam, and it also proves our long-term commitment to Vietnam. We hope to make the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race a community sporting event, connecting all parts of society to build and maintain a healthy lifestyle.”

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