On March 29, the People's Committee of Quang Tri province coordinated with the Organizing Committee of the Tien Phong Marathon Championship to hold a flag-raising ceremony at the Hien Luong - Ben Hai relic and the opening ceremony of the 66th Tien Phong Marathon Championship - 2025 "The Triumphant Song"
Delegates, team leaders, coaches, athletes participating in the Flag Raising Ceremony
The Flag Raising Ceremony is an important event within the framework of the National Marathon Championship and is an activity towards the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025). At the Flag Raising Ceremony, delegates, team leaders, coaches, athletes and local people witnessed the sacred moment in the background of the heroic National Anthem, the red flag with a yellow star was raised to the top of the Hien Luong flagpole, the pride of the nation, the belief, will and strength of the Vietnamese revolution, the brilliant color of the history of the struggle to build and defend the Fatherland.
Overview of the Flag Raising Ceremony
Mr. Hoang Nam, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Head of the local Organizing Committee, said that Quang Tri - a steadfast land that has gone down in history with famous landmarks such as Quang Tri Ancient Citadel, Hien Luong - Ben Hai RiverBanks, Road 9 - Khe Sanh, etc. A place that witnessed the great sacrifices and losses of many generations. The land carrying the nation's eternal desire for peace has once moved peace-loving humanity. From the land of fire in the past, Quang Tri today has revived and is developing strongly day by day.
Hosting the National Marathon of Tien Phong Newspaper is an important opportunity for Quang Tri to promote the image of its homeland, people, culture and tourism potential to domestic and international friends. This year's tournament, gathering more than 7,000 athletes from all over the country, is not only a sports playground but also demonstrates the spirit of solidarity and indomitable will of the Vietnamese people.

The flag-raising ceremony at Hien Luong flagpole is an event to honor the immortal feats and pay deep gratitude to the great sacrifices of the previous generations to protect the independence and freedom of the Fatherland. Immediately after the flag-raising ceremony, the opening ceremony of the 66th Tien Phong Marathon Championship - 2025 was held.

The Tien Phong Marathon Championship is held every March on the occasion of the anniversary of the founding of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (March 26) and Vietnam Sports Day (March 27). In 2025, the Tien Phong Marathon Championship is honored to be held in Quang Tri province, a steadfast and indomitable land, imbued with the spirit of the country with the message "Triumph Song" resounding with the heroic victory song of the Fatherland. This is also a special year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the complete liberation of the South and national reunification, marking a historical milestone in the cause of protecting and preserving the independence and sovereignty of the nation.
The Provincial Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Agency introducing and promoting investment, trade and tourism in the province at the Tien Phong Marathon 2025
Within the framework of the 66th National Marathon Championship of Tien Phong Newspaper - 2025, the Provincial Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Agency organizing a booth with many activities such as: Displaying publications and items; Providing information, images, introducing destinations, information on investment, trade and tourism promotion of the province to visitors and athletes.