Athletes running with “round feet”

Rang sang 24.11 tai cong vien Song Hau, giai chay “Buoc chan hoa nhap 2024” da chinh thuc dien ra. Giai co khoang 2.000 van dong vien dang ky tham gia.

Early morning of November 24 at Song Hau Park, the “Integration Steps 2024” race officially took place. The race had about 2,000 athletes registered to participate.

Day la su kien the thao to chuc voi muc tieu dong vien, khuyen khich hoi vien, nguoi khuyet tat tham gia tap luyen the thao nang cao suc khoe va tu tin hoa nhap cong dong. Dong thoi, su kiên con huong den huong ung Ngay Quoc te ngưoi khuyet tât (3.12).

This is a sports event organized with the aim of motivating and encouraging members and people with disabilities to participate in sports to improve their health and confidently integrate into the community. At the same time, the event also aims to respond to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3).

Ba Huynh Ngoc Hong Nhung - Chu tich Hoi Nguoi khuyet tat TP Can Tho cho biet, the thao khong chi la nhung cuoc tranh tai, ma con la ngon ngu chung cua con nguoi, la cau noi giup chung ta xich lai gan nhau hon. Dac biet, voi nhung nguoi khuyet tat, the thao con la phuong tien de ho khang dinh ban than, vuot qua gioi han va hoa nhap voi cong dong.

Ms. Huynh Ngoc Hong Nhung - President of the Association of People with Disabilities in Can Tho City said that sports are not only competitions, but also a common language of people, a bridge that helps us get closer together. Especially for people with disabilities, sports are also a means for them to assert themselves, overcome their limitations and integrate into the community.

Chu tich Hoi Nguoi khuyet tat TP Can Tho cho rang, “Buoc chan hoa nhap” khong chi tao ra san choi lanh manh cho cac van dong vien, ma con truyen di thong diep ve su binh dang, ve tinh than doan ket va tuong tro.

The Chairman of the Association of People with Disabilities in Can Tho City said that “Integration Steps” not only creates a healthy playground for athletes, but also conveys a message of equality, solidarity and mutual support.

Tham gia giai chay voi cu ly 2km, anh Dang Hoang An (tinh Long An) chia se, day la lan thu 8 anh tham gia giai chay. Theo anh An, giai chay nay rat dac biet boi anh cung la nguoi khuyet tat ma giai chay nay lai vi nguoi khuyet tat. Tu do anh muon lan toa tinh than yeu the thao, ren luyen suc khoe doi voi moi nguoi.

Participating in the 2km race, Mr. Dang Hoang An (Long An province) shared that this was the 8th time he participated in the race. According to Mr. An, this race is very special because he is also disabled and this race is for disabled people. From there, he wants to spread the spirit of loving sports and exercising to everyone.

“Day la lan dau tien toi tham gia giai chay cho nguoi khuyet tat. Toi thay giai chay nay rat y nghia boi cho toi nghi luc de song tiep, song tot, cong hien cho dat nuoc”, chi Tran Ngoc Diep (Thanh pho Ho Chi Minh) tham gia o cu ly 2km cho hay.

“This is the first time I have participated in a race for the disabled. I find this race very meaningful because it gives me the strength to continue living, to live well, and to contribute to the country,” said Ms. Tran Ngoc Diep (Ho Chi Minh City), who participated in the 2km race.

Tham gia su kien cac van dong vien khuyet tat: 500m (dung xe lan) va 2km; VDV tu do: 2km, 5km va 10km tham gia kien tao “mot hanh trinh dep” cung nhau ket noi, thau hieu va dong hanh. Nguoi khuyet tat co co hoi tiep tuc duoc trai nghiem, cam nhan su chia se va quan tam tu cong dong.

The event features disabled athletes in the 500m (wheelchair) and 2km events; freestyle athletes: 2km, 5km and 10km.

Giai chay “Buoc chan hoa nhap 2024” con gay quy de xay dung cong trinh thiet thuc cho nguoi khuyet tat su dung. Hoi du kien se thuc hien viec xay moi hoac dieu chinh hop ly 10 nha ve sinh tiep can cho Hoi vien.

The “Steps of Integration 2024” race also raises funds to build practical facilities for people with disabilities. The Association plans to build or adjust 10 accessible toilets for its members.