On the morning of August 18, 2024, athletes of Vietnam Gas Corporation (PV GAS) enthusiastically participated in the PVD RUN 2024, demonstrating the spirit of solidarity and responsibility to the community in a major sporting event of the Oil and Gas industry. The running race, organized by PetroVietnam Drilling and Drilling Services Corporation (PV Drilling), carries the message "New driving force for growth" and attracts the participation of more than 600 athletes from many units in the industry PTSC, PV GAS, PV Power, PVCFC, PVFCCo, PV Trans, Vietsovpetro, PVI, PVEP, BIENDONG POC, Phu Quoc POC, PV PIPE, PV Oil, PVCombank and PETROSETCO. The event taking place in Sala Urban Area, Thu Duc city, is not only a sports activity but also kicks off a series of events towards the 2024 Petroleum Culture Week.
The PVD RUN 2024 tournament has three competition distances, including 10km, 5km and 3km, suitable for both male and female athletes of two age groups. The 10km distance is divided into two tables, one table for PV Drilling employees and one table for guests. All athletes who complete the distance receive medals, with modern technology applied to record competition results.
The group of PV GAS athletes participated with 17 excellent "runners", selected from the company's outstanding running movement. With 12 male representatives and 5 female representatives from many provinces and cities, the athletes not only showed their enthusiasm but also honored the sports spirit of PV GAS. At the event, the PV GAS delegation recorded many impressive achievements, in which athlete Vu Manh Nhat from CNG Vietnam Joint Stock Company won the men's first prize, while the men's second prize went to athlete Nguyen Huu Thuc from Nam Con Son Gas Pipeline Company. The first female prize was awarded to athlete Vo Thi Ly from Gas Services Company, and the third female prize went to athlete Hoang Thi Ha from Petrovietnam Steel Pipe Joint Stock Company (PV PIPE). Many other PV GAS athletes were also honored in the Top 10, proving their persistent and serious training.
PVD RUN 2024 not only brings sports joy but also contributes to social security. Each participating athlete donated to the Social Security Fund, and the Organizing Committee awarded 600 health insurance cards to disadvantaged people in Cau Kho and Cau Ong Lanh wards, District 1, City. HCM. Through this event, PV GAS athletes conveyed the message of health and solidarity, affirming the commitment of the Oil and Gas industry to improving the quality of community life. The race is also an opportunity for the entire industry to show the spirit of "One team - One goal", celebrating major holidays of the industry and the country.