The community of cross-country runners in China experienced great shock and mourned after the deaths of 21 people in the cross-mountain cross-country running competition held in Baiyin City, Gansu Province, northwest of this country. The tragedy that claimed 21 lives is said to be similar to a 2009 run in France that was not postponed when the weather suddenly turned bad. More new details about the race are being revealed from the accounts of survivors. Several athletes died in the arms of teammates This event is called the fourth “100 km through the Yellow Rock Forest” trail running with more than 170 athletes participating, taking place on May 22. Officials in the city of Baiyin apologized, pledging to investigate the tragedy and compensate the families of the deceased. Additional rescues were dispatched – up to 1,200 people in total. Photo: China OUT. The track area is not too high terrain compared to some other races, nor does any section of the track have glaciers or high passes. The highest position on the track “100 km through Yellow River Stone Forest” has an altitude of 2,250 m. There were no problems in previous events and the race became a popular event. But this year, nature had an unusual rage. There were warnings of bad weather the day before the race but no one expected the weather to turn so severe so quickly. Athletes shared on social media that even before the race started, they had to find a foothold to avoid high winds. Some people even feel relieved at first because it won’t be too hot (the temperature in Gansu is usually very high at this time). Most runners wear shorts, a T-shirt, or a lightweight windbreaker when the wind is strong. The weather started to turn bad about 3 hours after the race started. The temperature suddenly dropped sharply and hail appeared. Many athletes were blown so hard by the wind that they could not move, their faces and heads were bruised, bleeding from hail, and their whole bodies were soaked from the rain. They are disoriented and cold, some can’t even stand, or try to find shelter behind the rocks, or worse, get lost in the terrain full of steep and eroded gorges. The gust of wind caused many people’s help blankets to tear to pieces. Some athletes have died in the arms of teammates while gathering together to warm up. They were unable to locate in time due to harsh conditions and poor visibility, even when using GPS and rescue crews equipped with infrared cameras. Additional rescues were dispatched – up to 1,200 people in total. Some athletes were lucky to survive thanks to a local herder named Chu Khac Minh. Mr. Chu Khac Minh inside the cave used to hide in bad weather. He saved at least 6 lives in the race by taking them to temporary shelters. Photo: Getty Images. Mr. Chu is called a hero for allowing many athletes to hide in his cave. A number of other athletes were also taken by locals to their homes for temporary shelter. The hardest part of the track Many athletes did not bring enough thermals because the weather in previous races was quite mild. Survivors said that despite the cold and wind, they somehow had the strength and determination to keep moving, while others were exhausted and stopped to die. Some people were blown down the mountainside by the wind. Unfortunately, the weather took its toll on runners right at the hardest part of the track, between stations two and three, less than 30 kilometers from the starting point. One survivor recounted his ordeal at that passage: “The wind hit me with raindrops like bullets, it was really painful. I couldn’t open my eyes because of the strong wind and heavy rain, I had to squint to see.” “This is the hardest part of the track…it’s 8km long, with 1,000m of climbing. Only going up, not going down. The road on the mountain is rocky and gravel. Many sections are very steep,” he said. A goat herder’s cave where athletes take refuge. Photo: Handout. “Runners have to climb on all fours, motorbikes can’t get through here, and station 3 has no supplies. Even when you’ve reached the top, all hopes for food, water, and hot water are in vain. It was a barren mountain. There is no way to withdraw from the race at this point. You have to endure to get to station number four.” Pre-race photos show the athlete wearing shorts and a T-shirt. However, in fact, the race organizers have a list of mandatory and recommended equipment to bring. Accordingly, each runner must carry a GPS device that provides his or her location. Other tracking devices are provided by the organizers. Additionally, each runner is provided with a GPS map of the track to upload to their GPS watch, but tracking it in inclement weather is impossible for many. The list of recommended equipment to bring includes an emergency medical kit that includes pain relievers, antihistamines, anti-diarrheals, bandages, electrolytes, sunscreen, energy gels, sun hats, sunglasses, hiking lights, windbreak and a warm underwear. In China, equipment testing in mountain races is taken very seriously. Runners lacking the required items will not be allowed to start, and will still be subject to random checks throughout the race, leading to time penalties and disqualification for missing required items. This race does not include cold weather items such as fur coats or waterproof jackets, or trousers, as mandatory items. The authorities were quick to step in. An investigation was immediately announced by the Central Disciplinary Commission into both the cause of the tragedy and the responsibility of the race organizers. The local government decided to suspend upcoming long-distance races, not only mountain races but also road marathons. The Lanzhou Marathon in Gansu has just been announced, and the list of postponed races is getting longer and longer. A goatherd named Zhu Keming (far right) saved six runners after bad weather killed 21 others. Photo: Handout. Among the victims of the Gansu tragedy is Luong Tinh, 31 years old – China’s outstandingly talented cross-country running superstar. At the time of his death, his ranking in the International Trail Running Association (ITRA) rankings was 918 points, 8th in the world. He is the top cross-country runner in China and Asia. Luong Tinh also won in last year’s organization of this very race. Luong Tinh in an earlier race in Hong Kong. Photo: Sportograf. A witness said Luong Tinh’s body, when found, had no skin on his knees. He died of hypothermia, was blown into a canyon by the wind, and was unable to get up. Finally, Luong Tinh could not stand the cold, he left, leaving behind his wife and children. In addition, among the dead was Hoang Ngan Bin, who was closely following Luong Tinh in the race. As a professional track and field athlete, with more endurance than people and always positive, Hoang Ngan Bin’s talent has brought him to the top of this sport. Hoang Ngan Bin’s body was found not far from Luong Tinh. The third famous victim is Hoang Quan Quan, the national marathon champion of the 2019 Paralympic Games for the disabled. The organizers put profit above safety Gansu is blessed with breathtaking nature and many cultural and historical relics spanning the entire Chinese civilization, with the oldest dating back to more than 6,000 years old. To improve the livelihoods of local people in rural areas, the regional government in Gansu has been making use of these resources. Organizing outdoor events, such as trail races, is one of the ways to boost the economy and generate income. China’s outdoor industry has grown tremendously in recent years, with city dwellers increasingly interested in mountain sports such as long-distance running. Some of the world’s top long-distance mountain races are now held in China, and top international athletes also participate. One survivor received medical treatment after the race. Photo: Reuters. The organizers of the Yellow Forest Trail has been heavily criticized by the media and the running community. News site Wangyixinwen reports that all 22 race employees are part-timers. A similar website also reported that despite numerous calls to rescue the runners starting around noon, the organizers only reluctantly halted the race and eventually agreed to do so at around 2pm. China’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection said that some local officials put profit above safety, which led to the tragedy that left 21 people dead in Gansu province. Michel Poletti, co-founder of Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc, one of the world’s leading cross-mountain events with two races franchised in China, said the tragedy was reminiscent of another race. “There was also a similar accident in France in 2009, during a race (100 km) at the Mercantour. Those were the boom years of long-distance running, the situation in France in 2009 was more or less the same as China now… lots of new races,” he said. “Three athletes were killed, for exactly the same reason – a big storm hit… some (athletes) died of the cold, others slipped. The organizers made a big mistake by not stopping the race in time.”

Two of China’s top track and field athletes were among 21 people who died due to extreme weather during a 100km race in Gansu province on May 22. Those are two names that are no longer strange in the world of athletics: Luong Tinh, a super-marathon champion, and Hoang Quan Quan, a deaf long-distance runner. “We have lost the masters of this sport. This is an earthquake for our sport,” wrote one Weibo user. Luong Tinh in an earlier race in Hong Kong. Photo: Sportograf. Athletes had a hard time when the race was interrupted by temperatures dropping to freezing. Survivors said the weather forecast said there would be wind and rain, but did not mention anything as extreme as what they experienced. The mountain race had to be stopped when some of the 172 runners went missing, and a major rescue operation was launched. The regional government was heavily criticized for not having a contingency plan. China’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) said that some local officials had put profit above safety, which led to the tragedy that left 21 people dead. Great loss Luong Tinh is one of China’s most successful ultra-marathon runners and is fondly called “Saint Liang” or “General Liang” because of his ability. The 31-year-old has won many long-distance races in the country, including the Ultra Gobi in 2018 – a 400 km race through the Gobi desert. According to pictures taken near the start of the race on May 22, which were widely circulated on Chinese media, he was only wearing shorts, a light jacket and a cap. By the time he was found by rescuers, he was already showing no signs of life. According to pictures taken near the start of the race on May 22, which were widely circulated on Chinese media, Luong Tinh was only wearing shorts, a thin jacket and a cap when running. Photo: Weibo. On Chinese social media, fans mourned his death, describing it as a “huge loss” for the country. “Without General Salary leading the way, who will the other super marathoners look to?”, one commented. Another victim, Hoang Quan Quan, 34, is known for winning the deaf men’s marathon at China’s 2019 National Paralympic Games. According to local media, he is a native of Sichuan, became deaf at the age of one after a “drug accident”, and also cannot speak. He did not excel in his studies and struggled to get a steady job. He often had financial difficulties and had to eat instant noodles for a meal. But what he does best is run, so he competed in races for years in hopes of winning the prize money. The May 22 race rewards runners 1,600 yuan ($248) each if they complete the run. Local media reported that after learning of his death, a friend of Hoang Quan Quan cried thinking about what he may have suffered in his final moments of life. “He’s deaf and can’t speak, he can’t even call for help,” said the unnamed friend. What happened at the race? On social networks are appearing more and more sharing about this race. The race starts at 9am on May 22. One survivor said the weather forecast caught them off guard. He felt that the weather was not normal that day, but the participants were not wearing warm enough clothes, many of them wearing short clothes. “I ran 2 km before starting to warm up… but the problem is that after running this 2 km, my body still hasn’t heated up,” the contestant said on her WeChat account. About three hours after the race started, the mountain track area of ​​the race experienced hail, heavy rain and high winds, causing temperatures to plummet, according to officials in the nearby city of Baiyin. A runner named Mao Shuzhi told Reuters : “The rain was getting heavier and heavier, at that time I had run about 24 km and had not reached the mountain.” She decided to go back to the hotel, and had been struggling with severe hypothermia on the way back. “At first, I regretted it, thinking it might just be a shower, but when I saw the gusts of wind and the big storm through my hotel room window when I returned, I felt so lucky because decided to come back.” Many athletes were stranded, cold and lost their way due to the weather affecting visibility. Rescue crews at the scene. Photo: AFP. An unnamed runner quoted by The Cover described the freezing rain as “bullets in the face”. He said there was a particularly steep section of the mountain and the open ground had nowhere to hide. “The rain really hurt, and the wind was so strong that you had to close your eyes,” he said. He added that even if someone brought a thermal blanket, it would be ripped apart by strong winds. Some of the runners who ran further fell off the trail into deep ravines. It is unclear how many of them survived. State media said a rescue operation involving more than 1,200 people with the help of thermal imaging drones and radar detectors had been launched. But rescue efforts have come too late for many victims. The incident has sparked public outrage on Chinese social media, mainly aimed at the Baiyin government and condemning the organizers’ lack of contingency plans. At a press conference on May 23, Mayor of Baiyin, Zhang Xuchen – who also fired the starting shot of the race – said: “As the organizers of the event, we feel guilty and We express our deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of the victims and those injured.”

The morning of May 22 started with the excitement of 172 athletes waiting at the starting line. They are participating in the 100 km cross country race in Gansu province, China. Before the opening whistle blew, Zhang Xiaotao felt that it was cold and the wind blew the hats of several other athletes. This is a sign that a series of challenges await him in the race ahead. Just a few hours later, Mr. Truong was lying unconscious on a rugged mountain due to the rain and the bone-chilling wind. Rescue vehicles joined the search for the athletes. Photo: AFP. Moment of life and death Truong Tieu Dao is a sports blogger. He was among the survivors rescued after being trapped in hail and cold winds without any protective gear. More than 1,200 rescuers were deployed to search for athletes on the mountainside. A total of 21 unlucky people were killed. Many people have fainted before because of hypothermia. According to Truong, the contest started at 9am. During the first 20 km of the competition, he felt the weather was still within an acceptable level. However, when it came to the hill climb, the runners began to face the most difficult part of the race when heavy rain obscured their vision. “The rain kept hitting my face and my eyes blurred. I couldn’t see the road clearly,” he said. Right before starting to climb the mountain, Mr. Truong overtook Hoang Quan Quan, the men’s marathon champion at the 2019 Paralympics. Mr. Hoang died not long after. A surviving athlete undergoes a health check in a hospital in Baiyin City. Photo: AFP. By the time the athletes reached the middle of the mountainside, it was already past 10am. Truong Tieu Dao felt that the wind was strong at that time, about level 9. Cold rain and strong wind swept across his face, making him feel like a knife. His whole body trembled because he was only wearing a short-sleeved shirt, shorts and a thin jacket to block the sun. When faced with weather that was harsher than a sandstorm, Zhang Xiaotao continued to run for a few more kilometers. By this time, his body became cold due to hypothermia. The wind was so strong that he slipped and fell dozens of times until he couldn’t get up on his own and fainted. His left arm and leg were injured. “At this point, I surrender to the wind and rain.” When he woke up, he found himself in a cave, wrapped in a blanket and sitting by the fire. A shepherd found him and brought him to safety. “I owe him my life,” said Truong. Chu Khac Minh is a resident of Truong Sinh village. Every day, he went to the top of the mountain to herd sheep. On May 22, when it started to rain, he had to go to the cave to take shelter. In the past, he also used to heat and cook here. When he looked up the hill, he saw that in the rain, Zhang Xiaotao was fainting. Before that, he had also saved five other people. Mr. Zhou tried to carry Zhang Xiaotao on his back, moving little by little towards the cave. At this time, Mr. Truong was still aware that he was being dragged away. However, because of his small body, Mr. Zhou could only drag him on the ground. After that, a few athletes who had recovered temporarily joined forces to bring Zhang Xiaotao into the cave. It took more than two hours from the time Mr. Truong fainted until he was rescued. Zhang Xiaotao is the only survivor among the top 6 athletes. Unforeseen danger After two days of treatment to restore health, Truong Tieu Dao was discharged from the hospital and returned to his hometown in Luoyang. As he exited the train gate, a member of the welcoming crew hugged him. The man gave him a bottle of water and said, “Now go home, drink some water.” He used the palm of his hand to turn the cap of the water bottle. His fingers were still numb. Zhang couldn’t even tear the plastic bag to get the mask. Baiyin city government officials said the tragedy happened due to a sudden change in weather when the athletes were at an altitude of 2,000 meters. The story of athletes stuck without phones, without raincoats published by Chinese media has caused outrage in the past few days. Rescuers rushed to find the athletes. Photo: AFP. By the evening of May 23, the Gansu provincial government had set up a task force to investigate the incident. It is one of the deadliest events in Chinese sports. This raises concerns about the dangers of the transcendental runs that draw thousands of participants each year. Even the most veteran cannot avoid danger. As cross-country races have grown in popularity over the past two decades, organizers have continued to include increasingly difficult challenges and longer races. The cross-country run on May 22 is part of a series of annual programs that have been successfully held in the previous 4 years. This is seen as a way to promote tourism in Gansu, one of the poorest provinces in China. Participants are usually mountain climbers and cross-country runners. Many of them are motivated by the prize money as well as the glory. According to the event’s official account, the prize pool for this year’s contest is around $2,300. Yun Yancao, one of China’s top athletes, did not participate in the competition. However, he lost two friends, Hoang An Bin and Luong Tinh. The contest is an opportunity for them to earn a large amount of money because neither of them comes from rich backgrounds. Luong Tinh in an earlier race in Hong Kong. Photo: Sportograf. According to Mr. Van, Luong Tinh participated in the contest because of his wife and young children, as well as his passion. “Luong Tinh always works and trains hard. He cares about his family a lot,” Mr. Van commented. Experiencing life and death moments, Truong Tieu Dao still loves this sport and will continue to participate. However, for him, it was still a painful lesson: “I will carefully consider the different factors and improve my gear in the competition.” “Man is very small before nature. A wind, a rain can take anyone’s life,” he said.

They have innovation from auction item to auction format. They not only put on the auction floor items such as jewelry, antiques, fine art… as before. In addition, traditional auctions have also been replaced by online auctions due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic. Sotheby’s also said that young people are attracted to auctions of classic products, with unique designs and meaningful stories behind. Rare sneakers become hot items at auctions. Photo: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP. Last April, the company successfully auctioned Nike Air Yeezy 1s shoes once worn by Kanye West for $ 1.8 million. This is three times the previous auction record in the sneaker segment. Not stopping there, Sotheby’s continues to put on the auction floor more valuable sneaker collections. Typically, 13 pairs of basketball shoes have been worn by the greatest athletes in history NBA brought in the match, including Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Josh Pullan, managing director of Sotheby’s luxury goods division, said sneaker shoppers are typically 20-40 years old, younger than regular auction customers. “What’s also really exciting is that over 50% of the buyers and bidders at sneaker auctions are new Sotheby’s customers. So we found this to be a great item to attract new customers to “, he commented. Kanye West’s Nike Air Yeezy 1 shoes were purchased for $1.8 million. Photo: SCMP. The record for the price of sneakers is constantly being broken. Collecting rare sneakers is no longer a small hobby as it was 10 years ago. Many top collectors have appeared and are not afraid to spend large amounts of money to own “one-of-a-kind” shoes. Sotheby’s auction house appreciates the growth potential of the sneaker market. In particular, the Air Jordan 1s are the hottest. Many designs can be auctioned for about 110,000-164,000 USD. In addition, their value increases even more if they are used by famous artists and athletes.

This is one of the deadliest accidents in Chinese sports history. The incident caused public outrage because of the poor management of the Baiyin city government. Rescuers had to walk up the mountainside to search for victims. Photo: Xinhua News Agency. Terrible moment The athletes departed on the morning of May 22 from the Yellow River Stone Forest Park, Baiyin City. This is an annual event organized by the authorities of Canh Thai district and Bach Ngan city to develop rural areas and promote healthy lifestyles. Nearly 10,000 people registered for this year’s event. Participants are divided into three categories: beginner, 21 km cross country and 100 km cross country. The bad weather occurred around 1 p.m., when the runners climbed 2,000 meters in the 20-31 km stage of the race, according to Xinhua News Agency. Participating athletes wear only shorts and t-shirts. Therefore, these people have little ability to protect the body from the low temperature of the surrounding environment. When witnessing some athletes having trouble, the organizers canceled the event and deployed rescue. At that time, some people had hypothermia. Some others passed out from being too cold. A total of 21 people were killed and 151 were rescued. In an interview with SCMP , one survivor said there was no forecast of severe weather. The cold also exacerbates the challenges of the mountainous terrain. The athletes departed on the morning of May 22. Photo: Weibo/Xinhua News Agency. This person said he still tries to run when the weather turns bad. On the way, he witnessed people fall one by one, even experienced athletes. Before the contest started, the organizers asked each person to contribute 1,600 yuan (US$248) to register. That’s when he decided to join. “Now, every time I recall that thought, I just want to slap myself,” he wrote in a social media post. He said that in one part of the competition, the contestants had to run uphill for a distance of 8 km. The road surface is covered with rocks and mud while the sky is cloudy, strong winds, heavy rain and limited visibility. “From this point on, there is only one way up, no one down. Motorcycles can’t get on that road, so there’s no food or water,” he wrote. “I was completely drenched and could barely stand. I tried to find a hiding spot and tried to warm myself up with a flimsy thermal blanket, but was immediately blown away by the wind. I saw other people’s blankets torn to pieces by the wind.” Another athlete said he couldn’t feel his fingers. “I put my fingers in my mouth to warm it up but I still can’t feel anything. Even my tongue feels frozen,” he said. “That’s when I decided to give up and run downhill because I realized it was hypothermia. It was wise and fortunate that I made that decision.” He also saw many other contestants pass out on the way down. However, he did not have the strength to help others. It is difficult to track other athletes because the GPS signal is very poor. In addition to hypothermia, some athletes also cut their hands and fall. Late regret According to the Xinhua News Agency , rescue efforts were hampered by high altitude and bad weather. Among the dead were Luong Tinh and Hoang Quan Quan. These are two of China’s top long-distance runners. Luong Tinh won China’s Ultra Gobi in 2018 and finished second in the Hong Kong 100 super-trail race in 2019. Meanwhile, Hoang Quan Quan is the Olympic marathon champion. Paralympic Paralympics 2019 in Dubai. Yellowstone Forest Park, where the tragedy happened. Photo: Handout. Zhang Xuchen, the chairman of Baiyin City, bowed his head to apologize to the victims’ families. “This is an unexpected incident due to the sudden change in the weather in the area. As an event organizer, we are extremely sorry and regretful. We apologize and offer our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and the injured athletes,” he said. The Gansu provincial government has set up a task force to monitor the investigation. In a comment, state broadcaster CCTV insisted extreme sports should be carefully organized to avoid such a rare and devastating tragedy. Marathons and ultra-long distance running have become popular in China in recent years, attracting participation from the country’s growing middle class. Races are held in remote areas with huge prize money to attract participants. The governments of regions in western China such as Yunnan, Gansu and Sichuan have set aside funds to organize running competitions to attract and develop tourism.

One athlete who escaped death recounted the race details and attracted more than 100,000 followers. The athlete emphasized that the weather was good on the morning of the race, but the sudden arrival of the storm made it impossible for all athletes to react. The athletes did not send warm clothes at the starting place, but chose checkpoints (CP – water, food, clothes – PV) according to a pre-calculated schedule. As recounted by this athlete, he sent warm clothes at checkpoint 6, which is about 60 km. Therefore, athletes all start running with short clothes such as shorts, short-sleeved shirts, in the context of low temperatures. The athletes started the race with fairly short clothes, suitable for warm weather. Photo: Weibo. “Normally I would run about 2km to warm up, but with that weather, I couldn’t warm up,” the athlete said. “Things started to get complicated after CP2, when the rain fell heavily and most athletes escaped the forest. The rain was swept into the eyes by the wind, making the athletes unable to see anything, even when wearing glasses. is the most difficult part when it lasts 8 km with an altitude of up to 1,000 m. When climbing to the top, there is no water, food or even a place to rest. Athletes can’t even give up here, that’s the thing. The only thing they can do is climb down to CP4”. According to this athlete, most of the accidents came from the time at CP3 because the wind was very strong, the body temperature dropped quickly due to the heavy rain. “When I got close to CP3, I saw many other athletes give up and climb down. They said they couldn’t stand it anymore,” this athlete recounted. Each athlete will pay 1,000 yuan to participate in this race. If completed, they will receive 1,600 yuan, 600 yuan profit. “I look at the athletes giving up and think: This is how you guys wasted 1,600 yuan?. Now I just want to slap myself when I think back.” SCMP quotes the athletes who survived. “In the end, I decided to DNF (give up). I only had one thought, I can’t die here. I consider myself lucky because I made the decision to give up just at the moment when I felt my temperature start to drop. I should have DNF a little earlier. I put my finger in my mouth to warm it up but it turned out that my tongue was also numb. I was so engrossed in my own experience that I didn’t know when I was hypothermic, the temperature was. body temperature will just continuously drop very quickly and also quickly become life-threatening.” Twenty-one athletes were killed, although rescue teams searched all night. Photo: Weibo. When giving up to the tent, this athlete revealed that many people who defied the weather to continue the race had fallen. There is a 60-year-old athlete who even fainted on the mountain, in need of an emergency rescue team. The athletes who went down, even if they wanted to save, could not because they were exhausted. Ma Shuzi, a female athlete who survived, shared: “The takeaway from this race is to survive.” Hundreds of policemen went up the mountain to rescue trapped athletes from noon, but it was not until 4 pm that the race was officially canceled. Many top athletes in the running world in China are recognized Famous Chinese marathon runner, Liang Jing, died in this disastrous race. Huang Guanjun, the deaf athlete who won the marathon for the deaf at the 2019 Paralympic Games held in Tianjin, shared the same fate as Liang Jing. Baiyin City Mayor Zhang Xuchen, along with many other officials, bowed in apology: “As the organizers of the event, we feel deeply sorry and self-blame, and express our deep condolences to the victims. to the victims and send our condolences to their families and those injured.” “Provincial authorities have set up an investigation team to find out the cause of the incident,” Zhang said. According to the Yahoo! , repeated calls to Baiyin City went unanswered.

Illustration: Getty Images Speaking after the online meeting, WADA President Witold Banka stated that the new test method will complement existing anti-doping techniques. The dry blood test could mark a new era in anti-doping efforts, thereby helping to increase the number of tests for athletes. Witold Banka also said that the above testing measure has the potential to have a significant positive impact on athletes, anti-doping organizations and could be a turning point in efforts to prevent this form of abuse. this fraud. WADA announced that the new method will be tested at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which are about to take place in Japan this summer. Meanwhile, the testers hope the technique will be used regularly at the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Beijing (China) in February 2022. According to WADA, dry blood testing allows for better analysis of unstable compounds and makes it easier to test athletes in remote areas of the world where traditional blood samples are often difficult to transport. should be easier. With logistical and cost advantages, the dry blood test will allow agencies to test more athletes and collect more samples. Olivier Rabin, WADA’s head of science, says the cost of taking a dry blood sample is also lower than with conventional methods.

Australian diver Rhiannan Iffland performed the world’s first stunt when she jumped from a moving hot air balloon into the Paterson River in New South Wales. Previously, Rhiannan Iffland impressed with acrobatics from a height of 120 meters in a salt mine last year. The female athlete continued to impress when conquering the new challenge of jumping into the water from a height of tens of meters, on a flying hot air balloon. Rhiannan Iffland said: “We just did a jump into the water from a flying hot air balloon. This is my first time diving again after falling out of a hot air balloon. It was a special feeling, all acting out too quickly”. Rhiannan Iffland jumped into the water from a height of about 18 meters in a hot air balloon Impressive feat Rhiannan Iffland performed nearly a year of training, after performing a jump from a hot air balloon into the water and diving unsuccessfully in November last year due to bad weather. Rhiannan Iffland, a cliff diving athlete revealed: “I love this sport. What attracts me the most is the fact that I have the opportunity to dive after jumping from different heights, exotic locations. , weird around the world. Diving after jumping out of a hot air balloon is at the top of my wish list for a long time. Last year, when it was not successful with this plan, Rhiannan Iffland was extremely disappointed. The girl did not participate in any events and did not feel motivated to do anything else. Rhiannan Iffland specifically focuses on the idea of ​​diving after jumping out of a hot air balloon. “Today, when we climbed very high, I was a little hesitant, worried, unsure about whether to continue or not. I reassured myself that okay we will fly straight over the target area. I jumped down. Yes, I finally jumped down super fast, “said Rhiannan Iffland. This woman jumped into the water from a height of about 18 meters. Rhiannan Iffland has dived in different waters many times, but this is the first time she has resumed diving after jumping from a hot air balloon. She always feels lucky to work with pilots who know exactly what they need to do, who are also focused on the job. As a cliff diving athlete, Rhiannan Iffland has traveled the world to satisfy his passion, performing dances in places such as the Philippines, Spain, Portugal and Italy. She once jumped off cliffs up to 27 meters high, reaching speeds of more than 85km/h.

With the theme “running in the middle of nature”, this year’s Ecopark Marathon was held on the occasion of Hung Vuong’s death anniversary The tournament took place with full 4 professional distances: 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km. In which, there are about 2,000 athletes 21km and more than 1,000 athletes registered to compete at a distance of 42km. The Ecopark Marathon brings together the most large groups in the North. Ecopark owns roads running through thousands of trees, windswept lake surface and brilliant flower beds in Ecopark urban area. Ecopark is one of the largest planned urban areas in the North with a total area of ​​up to 500 hectares. In particular, not taking into account the natural water surface area, the area of ​​trees and lakes has reached 110 hectares, ensuring a green and fresh life in the urban area. The beautiful dream run has left an impression on thousands of runners in the journey to conquer the “1-0-2” Ecopark Marathon – Running in the middle of nature With the road covering the entire urban area, Ecopark Marathon is a race that many athletes commented as “the most beautiful road running in Vietnam”. The paths run through carpet of colorful flowers, or under green canopies in beautiful changing season. No train dust, no crowds The green natural scenery with all kinds of flowers, many animals that are freely raised such as birds, turkeys, geese, rabbits, swans make the picture of the Ecopark Marathon 2021 race more interesting. Mr. Do Van Hieu – Deputy Head of the Organizing Committee of Ecopark Marathon shared, “Through the run, we want to share the message #rungreen #runclean: run green, run clean – with the aim of spreading and sharing a healthy lifestyle. The healthy, healthy life that our Ecopark residents are enjoying every day ”. For Ecopark residents, jogging is not only for health and exercise, but also an option to relax, socialize and enjoy life. This year, the Ecopark runway is organized in the form of City Trail, with many types of road surfaces and across different types of terrain, from internal urban and inter-provincial asphalt; stone paved road along the lake; grass hill, road crossing golf course, flower garden … Athlete Do Quoc Luat shared, “There are many harsh marathons, but Ecopark’s path is amazing. The roads throughout the urban area always have a large number of trees, flowerbeds, or located near lakes. This makes every athlete feel in harmony with nature ”. A special feature of Ecopark Marathon is the run of 5km owned by one for children from 5 to 12 years old. Most of them, running as assistant, discovering their surroundings are key. In addition to the shade of trees and thousands of flowers, the track also owns many animals that can be freely raised. Many children take advantage of playing with swans, chickens and ducks in the journey to the destination. For them, Ecopark Marathon is like an exploration back to nature. First organized in 2018, the Ecopark Marathon is a non-profit running tournament for everyone, from kids to professional runners. According to the representative of the Organizing Committee, the founders of Ecopark Marathon hope to contribute, support and promote the movement of Vietnamese people to practice sports, join forces to bring Vietnam out of the list of lazy countries. the most active in the world.

From early in the morning, the athletes had focused on warm-up … … and starting with the determination to finish in the shortest possible time. This is the third consecutive year, the Vietnam Trail International Marathon was held in Moc Chau. In this tournament, the athletes will run together on many different terrains. Stretching through the green tea hills, along with the plum valleys Phieng Canh, Na Ka, Mu Ne … From flat, gentle terrain to steep and bumpy slopes through plum gardens, peach orchards … Through pristine villages with friendly and hospitable people. Every run of athletes brings them to unexpected discoveries … With memorable experiences, bold colors of nature and people here. Vietnam Trail Marathon 2021 is an opportunity for athletes to exchange, learn, exercise … … connecting local and international cultures … At the same time, creating a highlight for Moc Chau tourism through international sports and tourism events … This year’s run also attracted a large number of child athletes. Today’s weather in Moc Chau district is hot … … but does not lower the enthusiasm of athletes. Athletes running at distances of 5km, 10km, 21km, 42km and 70km start at different points, complete towards the same destination as Heart Tea Hill (Moc Chau Farm Town). Every year, the tournament is held during the plum blossom season (January). This year, due to the influence of the Covid-19 epidemic, it takes place 3 months later, but at the right time when the plum season is ripe. The leader of Moc Chau district said that from the success of the Marathon in the fruit season, in the coming years, the district may coordinate to organize 2 tournaments in a year (in the flower and fruit season). Thus, the number of tourists to Moc Chau in the year can increase a lot./.

Rares CEO and co-founder Gerome Sapp share that those who buy the Nike Air Yeezy 1 have a piece of the history of the sneakers of the world. The Nike Air Yeezy 1 was displayed at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, China. Photo: NY Post. In a statement by Sotheby’s, the head of Streetwear and Modern Collectables – Brahm Wachter – said that Kanye West is one of the most influential shoe and clothing designers of today’s era, male rapper branded products all create. effect, spread to everyone. “This shoe is so important to the growth of Yeezy – one of the most important lifestyle and sports shoe brands in history. In 2008, it made waves in the sneakers community,” he said. more. The Air Yeezy 1 was Kanye’s first groundbreaking sneakers with Nike. It has a special impact as one of the first notation designs created for artists, not athletes. Since then, many brands have partnered with other musicians and creators to make signature shoes. Nike Air Yeezy 1 was acquired for $ 1.8 million. Photo: @ sotheby’s.

Gymnastics is now a familiar concept for many women. Anyone wishing to lose weight, stay in shape or even gain weight can turn to the gym as a cure. However, “hard work” is never easy. The average person who practices to keep his weight has seen many difficulties and challenges. Have you ever wondered what a professional athlete will go through? The girl of Gia Lai land, Tran Nhu Quynh, will answer that question. Tran Nhu Quynh was born in 1996 and has been charmed by practicing for more than 5 years. The female student of the Pharmaceutical industry has excellently won the Miss Bikini category under 1m60 at the Aesthetic Showdown Vietnam 2020 Fitness Congress. Currently, Quynh is rushing to prepare for the next battle, the Beach Man-and-Woman Fitness Dissolution which will take place on May 9. Her body is about to reach the threshold of normal subcutaneous fat dryness. Today, many people exercise for the purpose of improving their health and physique, but to say sacrificing a part of youth and contrary to the concept of the body of society like Quynh, there is not much. She whispered that the charm to make her go contrary to the branch stemmed from the disparaging words of her appearance. Few people know that, “The Queen of Bikini” also started as a chubby girl with a weight of up to 68kg while only 1m62 tall. “At that time, I also went through many measures to lose weight. While fasting, learning to dance, zumba and working hard, but the weight is not only poor, but also severe stomach pain ”. And Quynh went to Saigon to study, then was exposed to the gym and was “addicted” ever since. “Addiction” is because it gives results after just a short period of seriousness, slim body and improved health every day. The usual work that was not possible before, now it is done gently, such as helping parents carry water, carrying dozens of rice, or even helping the family to build a tank. Although it is not heavy, it is very drowning because in the countryside, the sun is scorched, and it takes strength to bear it. That is probably a miracle of Quynh compared to other girls of the same age. However, her path was also difficult at first when she was not supported by her family at first. At first, parents were a bit restrained and protested because they saw their daughter practice to grow up and was afraid of not marrying. In addition to the impact of the neighborhood: “The girls in the gym look like a man, they all look like a girl” or “There is no girl like her”, so the tension added to the tension. But because of the fire of passion burning in his blood, Quynh had to sit down many times and coo for his parents to understand. She had to reassure her family that she would complete well with her studies, not because of training but quitting halfway through. Studying pharmacy was very stressful, so the gym with Quynh that day was the most effective psychotherapy. “The job I choose must not only be muscular, but also mentally strong. During the 5 years I still have to receive many disparaging comments from other people just because they are different in profession. Sometimes I want to wear a dress, but I am not only encouraged but also disdain: big, big, ugly, disgusting, … Honestly, I was a bit upset at first but now I get used to it. Each person has a preference, a point of view of its own beauty. I respect everyone but at the same time also hope to receive understanding and sympathy. ” Talking about the process of cutting to get on the competition floor, Quynh confessed that it was a pain: “This time, Quynh cut the epidemic and no one gym opened in the countryside. This is a great pressure but also a challenge to overcome. I have to wake up at 4am every day to jog for 10km in 2 hours. After lunch, I usually do HIIT exercises at home for 45-60 minutes. At night, invite mom to walk to both burn calories and motivate parents ”. 1 upper body training session of athlete Tran Nhu Quynh. The last month is the sprint period, Quynh has to step up to cardio. One day, she has to run from 15 to 17km and cycle for 3 hours, divided equally between morning and evening. In the morning she will usually fasted cardio for 30 minutes to speed up the fat burning process. After that, you will recharge and continue to lift weights. Quynh usually exercises 2 muscle groups in 1 day and is very strict during the resting period, resting only 15-30 seconds per set and 1 minute between exercises. Total weight training will take place in about 1.5-2 hours. Thus, 1 day she has to practice 8-9 hours. Not only training, Quynh is now a coach, so he has to alternate between training and teaching, so 1 day for Quynh is equal to 2 days of ordinary people combined. She has to bring clothes to change constantly because she sweats a lot. The menu of an athlete preparing to go on the floor is very strict. Quynh is easily absorbed, easily fat, so before cutting, she must eat healthy before a month. Every day, she has to calculate the correct calorie print index, not lacking and not at all. After getting into that stage, she became even more strict about the menu. She was forced to cut down on the ration to better fit her competition category goals. Currently, she only consumes 1,300kcal per day and continues to decrease. Quynh dropped a total of 13kg to prepare for the upcoming contest in Phan Thiet. The menu now only has 200 grams of sweet potatoes, 10-13 egg whites, vegetables and a little guava with added vitamin C. “Quynh sets a lot of goals for the competition and Quynh’s desire is to weigh 50kg. to be as harmonious as possible. Speaking of which, it must be said that passion and perseverance are key. Eating must be correct every number and must not eat bad food for best results ”. The female athletes’ meals were divided into boxes very skillfully. The ration is small, but the dishes are varied to avoid stress. Previously, the bikini contest did not require weight but only height, but once she lost from 68kg to 51kg but her muscles were still too big due to training over the years with other contestants. Therefore, this time she must try harder. “ Not only did I take supplements during the cutting season, but every day I had to supplement with fish oil, Glucosamine, Whey Protein, Biotin, K2-D3, Vitamin E, CLA, and EAA. These are all active ingredients that cannot be synthesized by the body, so it is necessary to load more “- Quynh said. European athletes are also ordinary people. When he ate less and exercised a lot, Quynh was also very tired, sometimes dizzy and starving. To alleviate her hunger, she would eat a little more of the next meal, however, the total calories printed for the day remained the same. If you finish the menu and you’re still hungry, then the ultimate way to go to sleep … Quynh said: “The subject requires intense psychological struggle. We also crave food, we know how many delicious dishes in front of us. The contestants on the stage more than lose each other in this eating discipline ”. By the way, she also gives advice to some women that, instead of forcing weight in a certain period of time, maintain a healthy lifestyle with an exercise regime as well as controlled eating. From then on, women will be both healthy and beautiful and enduringly beautiful over time.

Hanoi City People’s Committee Chairman Chu Ngoc Anh speaks at the launching ceremony on the morning of April 24. This is an important sporting event of Hanoi City towards SEA Games 31 and ASEAN Para Games 11 to be held in Vietnam. The race aims to encourage a large number of people to participate in physical exercise and sports in response to the campaign “All people practice following the example of the great Uncle Ho” and the movement “Be strong to establish a career and preserve the country”. ; propaganda to raise awareness in all levels, sectors, from city to grassroots level about the role, meaning and effects of exercise, sports in improving the quality of people’s life, quality of resources Human; building a healthy lifestyle and cultural environment, contributing to consolidating the great unity bloc of the entire people. With the New Korea New Run Tournament, the 2021 season marks a milestone for the 47-year-old run, continuing to affirm one of the top traditional rich tournaments in the Vietnamese athletics village. Speaking at the launching ceremony, Hanoi City People’s Committee Chairman Chu Ngoc Anh said that the Day of running the Olympics for the health of the people is the inheritance and promotion of President Ho Chi Minh’s thought “when the people are strong, the country is prosperous”. in line with the ideal of the world Olympic movement. Through Running Day, aims to continue to promote response to the campaign “All the people exercise their bodies according to the example of great Uncle Ho”, the period of 2021 – 2030, thereby improving people’s fitness, contributing contribute to the quality of human resources of the country and the capital, build a healthy lifestyle and cultural environment, and strengthen the unity bloc of the entire people. “In the days of March and April 2021, branches and levels across the city continued to seriously carry out their tasks of preventing and fighting against Covid-19 epidemics, but all districts, towns still concurrently. implementing the plan of Olympic Run Day for the health of the entire population associated with the 47th New Ha Noi New Run for Peace Tournament in 2021. This is an extensive mass sports tournament of the capital, with a long history. tradition and high reputation today ”- Hanoi City People’s Committee Chairman Chu Ngoc Anh said. The delegates and the Organizing Committee presented flags and flowers to the units. In addition, the Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hanoi also emphasized that SEA Games 31 and ASEAN Para Games 11 are coming, with the spirit of “Hanoi for the whole country, for the whole country for Hanoi” and to carry out the tasks. The host of the congress, Hanoi City is highly concentrated to direct branches and levels to concretize the work contents, prepare the best facilities conditions to work towards. a successful, impressive, safe, peaceful, friendly, and a successful SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games spread among regional and international friends by being considerate, hospitable and friendly; thereby, contributing to promoting the positive image of the country of Vietnam and Hanoi capital in the trend of integration and development. Hanoi City will strive to contribute 30% of the athletes force, 30% of the total gold medals of the Vietnamese delegation achieved at the congress. Leaders of Hanoi City and delegates ran in response at the launching ceremony. In addition, on behalf of the leaders of the city, the Chairman of Hanoi City People’s Committee also suggested sectors and levels from city to grassroots, districts, and towns continue to direct and focus on mobilizing resources for implementation. effectively The annual Olympic run day for the health of the entire population, responding to the movement of the entire population to exercise their bodies in the example of the great Uncle Ho in the period of 2021 – 2030 and launching the 47th Open New Year’s Running Tournament for the Peace in 2021, towards SEA Games 31 and ASEAN Para Games 11, achieving the highest results. Immediately after the launching ceremony, more than 2,500 athletes from departments, sectors, unions, athletes, police, gifted high school students, Hoan Kiem district, ran around Hoan Kiem Lake. to respond to the program.

The leaders of the central and city levels attended the program. Attending the program were the comrades: Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Secretary of Hanoi City Party Committee Nguyen Thi Tuyen; Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Chu Ngoc Anh; Vice Chairman of Vietnam Olympic Committee Hoang Vinh Giang; Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong; Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hanoi city Nguyen Lan Huong; Member of the Standing Committee of Hanoi City Party Committee, Vice Chairman of Hanoi City People’s Council Phung Thi Hong Ha; representatives of departments, branches, districts, towns. Delegates attending the program. On the Olympic run for the people’s health, the 47th Opening Ceremony of the 47th Newly Open Newspaper – For peace in 2021 is one of the key sports activities with great socio-political significance of Ha city. Inwardly towards the 76th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – August 19, 2021) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2021), 67 years of the Liberation of the Capital (October 10, 1954 – October 10, 2021), 64 years of the New Year’s Day of the first issue (October 24, 1957-October 24, 2021), and towards the 31st SEA Games. and ASEAN Para Games 11. Speaking at the ceremony, Hanoi City People’s Committee Chairman Chu Ngoc Anh said that the Day of running the Olympics for the health of the entire population is the inheritance and promotion of President Ho Chi Minh’s “strong people, prosperity” thought of President Ho Chi Minh. in line with the ideal of the Olympic movement in the world. Through Olympic Run Day for the health of the entire people in order to continue to promote the response to the campaign “The entire people exercise their bodies according to the great Uncle Ho example”, the period 2021-2030, thereby contributing to improving physical fitness. for the people, enhance the quality of human resources of the country and the capital, build a healthy lifestyle and cultural environment, and consolidate the national unity bloc. Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Chu Ngoc Anh speaking at the launching ceremony. Comrade Chu Ngoc Anh noted that, in the past two months, branches and levels across the city continued to seriously carry out the tasks of preventing and fighting against Covid-19, at the same time, districts and towns had simultaneously implementing the plan of Olympic Run Day for the public health in association with the 47th New Hani Newspaper Campaign Launching Ceremony – For Peace in 2021. Capital, has a long tradition and high reputation. “Implementing the plan of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on the implementation of the campaign for the entire people to exercise their bodies according to the example of the great Uncle Ho in the 2021-2030 period, the Party Committee, the government and the people of the Capital willingly unanimously, actively responding to this important campaign, to continue to effectively implement Resolution No. 33-NQ / TW of the XI Party Central Committee on construction and development. Vietnamese culture and people, to meet the requirements of sustainable development of the country.This campaign is to promote the development of the career of physical training and sports in our country in the coming period, to meet the requirements of improving strength. strong, physical strength of the people, improving the physical condition and stature of Vietnamese people and the capital, contributing to building human resources, serving the industrialization and modernization of the country “, Chairman of the People’s Committee emphasized Chu Ngoc Anh street. Hanoi city leaders awarded flags to districts, towns in the city. According to the Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee, SEA Games 31 and ASEAN Para Games 11 are coming. With the spirit of “Hanoi for the whole country, the whole country for Hanoi” and performing the tasks assigned by the Central to the host organization of the Congress, Hanoi city is concentrating highly to direct the branches , all levels concretize the work contents, prepare the best infrastructure conditions towards a successful, impressive, safe, peaceful, friendly, spreading SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games. radiating in the hearts of regional and international friends by thoughtful, hospitable and friendly; thereby, contributing to promoting the positive image of the country of Vietnam and Hanoi capital in the trend of integration and development. “Hanoi city will strive to contribute 30% of the athlete force, 30% of the total gold medals of the Vietnamese delegation achieved at the congress. In that sense, on behalf of the city leaders, I propose to all sectors and levels from city to grassroots level, districts and towns continue to direct and focus on mobilizing resources to effectively implement the annual Olympics Day for the health of the people every year, responding to the movement of the entire people to exercise their bodies according to the example of the great Uncle Ho in the 2021-2030 period and the 47th New Open Newspapers run – For peace in 2021, towards the 31st SEA Games and the ASEAN Para Games 11, reached the end the highest result “, comrade Chu Ngoc Anh directed. Some art performances in the program. At the ceremony, Chairman of Hoan Kiem District People’s Committee Pham Tuan Long, representing 30 districts and towns, spoke in response to the program and said that localities will focus on implementing some specific contents to contribute. Together with Hanoi city, to complete the target of striving to 2025, the rate of people participating in regular sports reaches 43.5%, the rate of participating households reaches 32.5% or more. It is to raise awareness of all levels, sectors and people about the effects of regular sports campaigning in order to improve the quality of the capital’s human resources, building a healthy lifestyle, healthy life, usefulness among the people. people. The units and localities will develop the movement of people to practice sports regularly, respond to the campaign “The entire people exercise their bodies according to the great example of Uncle Ho” and the strong movement to establish a career to keep the country through organize annual traditional running tournaments, form the habit of exercising and sports in all classes of people; continue to deploy to communes, wards, townships Day run the Olympic Games in combination with the New Report Race; mobilize all social resources to organize sports and sports activities, form teams to participate in the New Hani New Run – For peace in the coming years … According to Mr. Pham Tuan Long, Hanoi city strives that by 2025, the rate of people participating in regular sports will reach 43.5%, the rate of participating households will reach 32.5% or more. Hanoi city leaders and delegates ran in response at the launching ceremony The day of the Olympics for the entire population, the 47th Opening Ceremony of the 47th New Korea Open Newspaper – For peace in 2021 with the participation of nearly 2,600 people from the Department of Culture and Sports of Hanoi, New Hano Newspaper, athletes, police, gifted high school students, Hoan Kiem district … With the New Korea New Run Tournament, the 2021 season marks a milestone for the 47-year-old runners-up tournament, continuing to assert itself as one of the top traditional rich tournaments in the Vietnamese athletics village. This is an annual city run. The city assigns two agencies: The New Report and the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports are the standing units. The units prepared before entering the track to respond. The running units responded to the launching ceremony At the launching ceremony, delegates, athletes, people and visitors were able to see special art shows including songs about Hanoi, dancesport performances and martial arts. After the launching ceremony, delegates and athletes participated in a run around Hoan Kiem Lake.

Located on a land area of ​​12 hectares, Great Solidarity Square is not only a symbol of the land and Gia Lai people, but also a symbol of the ethnic groups in the Central Highlands unite around Uncle Ho in all times. Dai Doan Ket Square was completed and put into use in December 2012 after more than two years of construction. In front of the Square is the statue of President Ho Chi Minh, cast in pure copper by mound technology, with a height of 10.8 m. The Uncle Ho monument is located on a concrete pedestal of Thanh Hoa green stone 4.5 m high. Behind Uncle Ho statue is a curved relief with images carved on delicate grannic rock, depicting community activities scene in the Central Highlands. The relief of the Uncle Ho statue is made of natural stone with the size of 60m long and 12m high, creating a massive, tall and majestic statue. The two sides of the monument are a series of gongs made of bronze. Another special thing is that the layout of gongs is also different. All have odd numbers. Gongs, or gongs are only hanging 5, 7, including the step on the Uncle Ho monument is also an odd number (11 steps). People of Pleiku in the early morning and evening often exercise and walk around the square. SEA Games champion Hong Le (far right), athlete Lo Thi Thanh (red shirt) and athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh (black shirt) train in front of Dai Doan Ket Square to prepare for the Tien Phong Marathon. 62th time Tien Phong Marathon 2021 took place from March 26 to 28. The tournament was jointly organized by Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee, Tien Phong Newspaper, Vietnam Athletics Federation and was reported live on VTC3 On Sports channel; digital infrastructure, social network of Tien Phong newspaper and Next Media from 4:30 am on March 28. Spacious, airy, many trees, Dai Doan Ket Square was chosen as the location to hold great events such as the 62nd Tien Phong Marathon here.

4 years ago, the Saigon girl used to have a heavy, chubby body with a height of 1.51 m, and a weight of 60 kg. “When I worked as a make-up and a cosmetic salesman, I often received a lot of criticism and gossip from everyone. Even because of my appearance, I was denied feelings”. Before going to the gym, Dam had a plump, round body. At the end of 2016, Dam went to the gym to lose weight and change his appearance. She practices herself 2 hours a day. Her aim is to lose weight, belly fat and increase body strength. “Unarmed” comes to bodybuilding, at first, she was both self-conscious and had no instructor, so she was very shy. Because of practicing the wrong posture, not knowing how to eat, for a long time, Dam practiced very hard but had no results. At that time, she thought she would give up. Then, things changed when Dam met his fitness coach. After a year of training, Dam said she achieved the desired weight, toned body, she continued to work out to gain muscle and lose fat. Once you have gained muscle mass and good health, new Protein focuses on fat loss to build the body you want. She prioritizes high-intensity exercises, movements such as squats, push weights. “In the beginning, I asked a trainer or a friend to lift weights to avoid wrist, chest or shoulder injuries. Experience for beginners is not to imitate people who have practiced for a long time or do exercises. too heavy for the ability “. In terms of diet, a girl born in 1992 tries to get protein from lean meat, fish, seafood, eggs and fiber from vegetables. As for the amount of starch, she will change with each stage need to gain muscle or lose fat. Besides, she divided into many meals a day, limiting sweets and processed foods. Currently, Thanh Dam is an athlete and a fitness trainer. Possessing a toned and muscular body, Dam began to register to participate in bodybuilding competitions. She confidently shows off her muscular muscles that are not inferior to male athletes. In 2018, Thanh Dam won the bronze medal at Muscle Contest , organized by IFBB International Fitness Federation. After a year, she ranked No. 2, bringing home the first gold medal in her career. “Gyms help my life change completely. From a girl who always has low self-esteem, I become a coach, an athlete. Better health, more confidence, I self-adjust the way I dress and style every day, “she said. Long time attached to exercise, protein more about bodybuilding and nutrition. Not only does she help herself, she also supports other girls. “Many of you feel guilty about appearance, so they are shy, dare not express their personality, just like me before. Maybe because of empathy, we practice together, support each other to be beautiful. Besides the main job, I am.” A community of female friends has been established to share the secrets of beauty and keeping fit. Being healthy is not to show off to anyone, but to be more confident and love themselves “, Dam concludes.

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-PV: BRT bus route 01 Kim Ma bus station – Yen Nghia bus station has been operating for 5 years, what is your assessment?

– Mr. Khuat Viet Hung: Up to now, I still maintain the same opinion as when the first day of operation of this “BRT bus” line was that the service on this route could not meet the basic criteria of BRT service (Passenger transport system public bus-based mass public) that must have an absolute private lane, a hard separation, roughly fenced, not creating an opportunity for other vehicles to trespass, assign different levels or priority of credit. signal at the level intersection (when the BRT bus arrives, the traffic light turns green automatically);

The stop is closed and must have convenient and safe access for passengers; connecting infrastructure and ride diagrams with regular bus routes (with the function of gathering passengers), such as taxis, motorbike taxi; Major stops also include private parking. These infrastructure requirements are not yet available in Hanoi’s “BRT No. 1” line.

Mr. Khuat Viet Hung, Vice Chairman in charge of the National Traffic Safety Committee

More importantly, the system capacity itself is too weak, the bus can accommodate 90 seats like regular buses, the peak frequency is 5 minutes / trip, while if you have reserved a separate lane, the peak hour frequency must be 1-2 minutes / trip, ensuring the service capacity from 3,000-4,500 passengers / hour / direction, confirming the higher efficiency of using the road than conventional buses and private vehicles.

Thus, the current frequency and service capacity of the current “BRT 01” line is still very far from being able to meet the requirements of a true BRT line, not to be called public passenger transport with large volume.

Thus, if compared with the above criteria, the service operating on the current “BRT 01” route in Hanoi is actually only at the level of one bus route running on a partially dedicated lane (because it is still frequent). shared by private vehicles).

-Many experts, public opinion said that “BRT 01 line is a failed test”, what is your opinion?

– When judging as success or failure, it is necessary to evaluate carefully, explicitly and fairly. If assessing the current service, it is advisable to consider only the effectiveness of a bus service with a partial priority of road use, so that the conclusions of success or failure are true and from there it can be pointed out. the real cause of the problem.

In my opinion, the first reason is the slow pace, the investment is too slow, this BRT line should have been put into operation since about 2004-2005, when there was a demand for travel, urban structure along. the route (planned to be the Nguyen Trai – Tay Son route) was suitable for a BRT line.

The current BRT bus route in Hanoi is not exactly the nature of BRT bus

However, it was not until 2017 that the service was opened and the route was adjusted to Giang Vo – Le Van Luong – To Huu. With urban density, the need to travel along the corridor in 2017 is very different, even requiring us to have urban railway.

This is a pity, if the investment was completed early in the years 2004-2005, up to now, BRT has fulfilled its mission to transition to a form of mass transit rather than road. overhead iron, urban railway. This is also a valuable lesson in transport and urban planning and implementation.

12 years behind schedule, service delivery capacity is too weak, far from meeting BRT’s basic criteria. If we had reserved a separate lane for the BRT bus, we had to provide a worthy service capacity, exploiting the full traffic capacity of the lane. At the same time, to attract passengers and create a market for the BRT, it is necessary to create favorable travel connections for passengers, keeping the right of priority for the bus when operating in the lane, when crossing intersections. …

As for now, shared infrastructure (private vehicles often violate), although there are separate lanes, types of private vehicles, other vehicles massively occupy the BRT lane, but are rarely fined, causing BRT buses ” crawling “after other types of personal vehicles during rush hour.

Besides, the station is difficult to access, the sidewalk to connect from a regular bus stop to the BRT station is encroached upon … It can be said that “BRT line 01” is like an athlete who is tied and loved. the bridge competes in the top professional competition and when he fails to win a medal, he risks being disciplined.

– So, in your opinion, how must the Hanoi transport industry deal with this BRT 01 bus route?

– It is necessary to conduct the 5-year preliminary review, point out what is the problem, must be the people who really understand, need experts who really know, enthusiastic to evaluate.

We have to accept the fact that services now need to be complete to be able to meet BRT’s criteria. Therefore, I personally would like to have a comprehensive, fair assessment, so that the service on the line is truly a BRT bus service, after 1 year, we look back and can conclude that the BRT on that line. success, or failure, as at present, the conclusion is not satisfactory.

In particular, it is necessary to clearly define “whether to prioritize the use of infrastructure for public passenger transport”, and “what is the priority, what are the priority levels”, “Type and capacity of the service is worthy of priority”.

If it is confirmed that a BRT service complete with the above mentioned criteria can help reduce traffic congestion on the route, then improve it so that it becomes complete. But if we leave it as it is now, in the psychology of the people, the functional forces and experts alike, BRT buses cause more congestion than basis.

We keep saying priority is given to public passenger transport, but the practice is very modest.

Therefore, the people, the pressing public opinion is right, because the people have not seen a true type of public transport as expected, it is the real BRT service, great service capacity, good quality, punctuality, no “crawling turtles” follow private vehicles. When public transport is given priority, whoever uses public transport will have priority, while those using private vehicles will not have priority.

-The public also said that this BRT bus route is too expensive to invest, what is your comment?

– Hanoi BRT 01 line has a total investment of about 50 million USD, this bus is expensive because we have to import all, from consultants, design, to the smallest ones to have a model. Initial picture, sometimes that is the lesson.

For now, I believe, if Hanoi wants to deploy the next BRT lines it will definitely be much cheaper. The Vietnamese have the capacity to plan, manage, design and deliver a complete BRT service at a much lower cost.

– According to the plan, Hanoi has 8 BRT fast bus routes, so how do you think it should be effectively deployed in the future?

The first thing is to turn the current BRT 01 route into a BRT fast bus as its name suggests, and then confirm whether the BRT is suitable for developing and effectively serving the travel needs of Hanoi people or not. after that, this network expansion will be considered.

Moreover, since the proposed BRT network has been put into the planning for more than a decade, there has been a huge difference in travel demand, and urban development status along the corridor has also changed. very large, even much different from the approved urban planning.

Therefore, before deciding to stop or continue with the Hanoi BRT, we need to reevaluate current practice, analyze and forecast more comprehensively to update the capital planning until 2030 and with a vision to 2050 under study and construction.