By having been a host for numerous international sports events, Da Nang has been proving its emergence as an attractive destination for global-level sports events and festivals in recent years.

Participants in the annual Da Nang International Marathon will have the opportunity to run across some of the city’s most beautiful bridges and admire beautiful beaches during the race

Over the past year, the city has been very proud of being the host of a wide range of large-scale international sports events. Included are the 5^th Asian Beach Games (ABG5), Da Nang International Marathon (DNIM), and the 2015 - 2016 Clipper Round the World Race.

The main reason is thought to be the sincere attachment that leaders and people of Da Nang have given to the organisers and athletes.

Just setting foot in the city after having finished the 2015 - 2016 Clipper Round’s leg, skipper Smith Daniel and crew members of the Derry~Londonderry~Doire team were very impressed with the friendliness and hospitality of local residents.

He affirmed the enthusiasm and sincerity of the government and people of Da Nang let them forget the tiredness of the trip, and try to enjoy relax time during their stay in the city.

At a spectacular farewell ceremony for the Clipper Race boats as they left Da Nang for their next port-of-call, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, who is the founder of the Clipper Race, remarked Da Nang was the most unforgettable stopover they have ever had. 

He also thanked the city’s leaders and people for their warm reception during their stay in the city.

He also promised that he and crew members would act as tourism ambassadors of Da Nang in a bid to advertise the images of a friendly, beautiful and hospitable city to the whole world.

Meanwhile, the annual DNIM boasts its clean and beautiful roads. Participants in the full and half marathon races will have the opportunity to run across two of the city’s most beautiful bridges, namely Tran Thi Ly, Rong (Dragon) and Thuan Phuoc. Moreover, they can also admire beautiful beaches with their soft white sand and clear blue water during the race.

For that reason, DNIM has been ranked 3^rd amongst the top 6 must-do marathons in Asia by readers of Rad Season magazine. The Eat Play Surf selected DNIM as one of the 10 best marathons to conquer in Southeast Asia and have the most beautiful setting. Also, it has been named amongst the world’s top 8 best marathons by world-renowned blogger Sassy from Hong Kong.

Notably, DNIM, the first professional marathon in Viet Nam, has been certified by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) to take place until 2023.

The professionalism in the organization of the VNG IRONMAN 70.3 Vietnam triathlon has made significant contributions to helping Da Nang made in the world’s famous 52 Places list for 2019 by The New York Times

Most of athletes who arrived in Da Nang to compete in the VNG IRONMAN 70.3 Vietnam triathlon confirmed that they would return to the city if they ever have the chance in the near future because the city was very beautiful, the food was extremely delicious, and the organisation work was professional.

The first runner-up in the VNG IRONMAN 70.3 Vietnam triathlon 2018, Mr Tim van Barkel, underscored the seaside city always gave him special feelings and he promised to return there in the near future.

The success organisation of the above-mentioned sports event has helped Da Nang reaffirmed its position as 'Asia's Leading Festival and Events Destination'.

Recently, Da Nang has been ranked 15^th in the world’s famous 52 Places list for 2019 by The New York Times. Noticeably, the Vietnamese city was the only destination in Southeast Asia on the list, with the 52 Places article calling it “the Miami of Viet Nam.”

Mr Yoshiho Fujisawa, General Director of the Dentsu Alpha Company, who was amongst persons who introduced the International Marathon to Da Nang, affirmed local sports sector has played an important role in advertising the beauty of the city and local residents to international friends, as well as bringing the world closer to the seaside city.