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The VII edition of the race for the International Day of Nelson Mandela, as a worthy tribute to the life and historical legacy of the anti-apartheid leader, was held today in Havana with the participation of some 1,200 runners, and in other cities of the country .

This activity, convened by the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation (INDER) and the embassy of the Republic of South Africa in Cuba, has the purpose of paying tribute to the former South African president, who was a great friend of the Cuban people.

#CanalCaribbean|

#Cuba will hold here today the seventh edition of the #race for Nelson Mandela International Day, sponsored by the National Sports Institute and the South African embassy in this capital, the organizers confirmed.

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– Caribbean Channel (@CanalCaribeCuba) July 30, 2022

The start in the Cuban capital was at 7:30 in the morning.

It developed from the

1830

restaurant , in the vicinity of the

Mesón de la Chorrera

.

The participants toured the boardwalk, the Avenida de los Estudiantes and the Avenida de las Misiones, until they reached the finish line on the north balcony of the Museum of the Revolution.

Kevin Milián, the first to cross the finish line with a time of 22 minutes and 33 seconds, told the press that he felt comfortable along the way and without much opposition from the other runners, although the main thing for him was to prepare himself as a member of the national triathlon preselection.

He also pointed out that the weather was very good for running, with a somewhat cool temperature, which facilitated the six and a half kilometer journey.

Today workers and students of the @universidad_uci in the #NelsonMandela race #CubaPorLaPaz #Cuba pic.twitter.com/C7t8ibD2t9

– Toño 🇨🇺 (@juanps17) July 30, 2022

Likewise, Oscar Alabe, a Bolivian resident on the island for 15 years, told the Cuban News Agency that he likes to participate in this type of event for the benefit of his health, in addition to feeling committed to what Nelson Mandela represented in the history of humanity, as an example to be followed by all people.

#RT @ACN_Cuba: RT @manolito_ACN: #ACNReporta Some 1,200 runners participated today in the VII edition of the race for #Mandela in Cuba.

@ACN_Cuba pic.twitter.com/qP64DgvQ56

– Juan Pablo Carreras (@jpabloACN_Cuba) July 30, 2022

He also said he was happy to share with Cubans, especially young people, as a sign of a beautiful brotherhood between the peoples of different countries, such as Cuba and Bolivia, said Alabe, who considers the Caribbean nation his second home.

This symbolic race did not happen only in Havana. 

It doesn't matter if it's the countryside or the city, if it's dirt or asphalt, when it's summoned they're always there.

Children, young people and adults, support the #Inder but are also after healthy and healthy well-being and recreation.


Race for the #MandelaDay, in San Luis, #PinardelRío.#Cuba #CubaVive pic.twitter.com/dENQhhc6O8

– Pinar del Río Provincial Directorate (@InderPinar) July 30, 2022

Nelson Mandela International Day (1918-2013) was set for every July 18 by the United Nations General Assembly, as a worthy tribute to the life and historical legacy of the South African leader.

(With information from ACN)