Nearly 800 TDTU students took part in the coordination of the 2017 International Marathon held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 26th, 2017. This event was organized by the Department of Tourism of HCHC in collaboration with Techcombank. More than 5,000 athletes from 44 countries from around the world participated in the event (Ho Chi Minh City-Techcombank International Marathon 2017).
Being a volunteer at one of the major sport events of Vietnamese athletes, TDTU students have exchanged and learned many lessons. They were able to improve many skills such as communication, work and event management, teamwork in international events. Especially, for students studying in the Faculty of Sports Science, this was an opportunity to observe and gain practical experience in the field of organizing major sport events. Explaining the reason for selecting TDTU students to become the core volunteer force of the League, Nguyen Xuan Cam Tu, head of the volunteer team said that the organizers are very happy with the support from TDTU students because they are very responsible, punctual and they have outstanding work spirit. These are essential qualities of event organizers.
The 2017 international marathon had a goal of contribution to the change of lives of those around us by donating to the Ho Chi Minh Fund for the Poor. In spite of being non-athletes, TDTU students are proud to contribute to the creation of a meaningful human pathway that connects sports enthusiasts and the spirit of community care.
Some pictures of TDTU students at Ho Chi Minh City-Techcombank International Marathon 2017:
Clip: Speech of the Award organization department about TDTU Students
