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Garmin Vietnam's sponsorship of smartwatches for the National Athletics Team heading into the SEA Games 33 clearly demonstrates this transformation: bringing high-end technology into practice, not only to win medals but also to build a foundation for sustainable health.
Garmin's partnership with long-distance, medium-distance, and 20km walking events at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games carries the message "Awakening Golden Potential," not only for athletes but also for Vietnam's high-performance sports. When high-performance GPS watches like the Garmin Forerunner 570 and Garmin Forerunner 970 are incorporated into training processes, they transform subjective feelings into objective, quantifiable data.
Ivan Lai, Country Director of Garmin Vietnam, shared that the key lies in respecting each individual's unique physical pace. From training load to recovery ability, every parameter is closely monitored, helping the coaching staff understand where the athlete truly stands on their journey to peak performance. In a fiercely competitive environment like the SEA Games, making decisions based on data science is a double guarantee for both peak performance and safety, minimizing the risk of injury.
Representatives from the Vietnam Athletics Federation also agreed that sports today have gone far beyond mere experience. Garmin's support comes at the right time to accelerate progress, enabling athletes not only to train harder but also smarter, optimizing each recovery cycle to be ready for international competitions.
However, Garmin's influence in Vietnam extends beyond peak performance. 2025 marks the strong and mature development of the sports community ecosystem built by Garmin, reflecting the expansion of an active and conscious lifestyle.
The Garmin Run Club (GRC) is the clearest example. With membership growth from 12,700 to 15,100, GRC has become an icon of the running movement in Vietnam. The shift in training mindset among the Vietnamese running community is noteworthy. The trend of Hybrid Training, combining endurance running with strength training (Crossfit & Hybrid), is gaining popularity, especially in Ho Chi Minh City, showing that Vietnamese people are moving towards sustainable health, not just endurance but also overall strength.
Furthermore, Social Run has become a cultural phenomenon, where the collaboration between GRC and partners such as HOKA Run Club and Chay365 creates diverse playgrounds, connecting people through every step. Running is no longer a solitary act but a social event, full of inspiration. Moreover, the community has become more sophisticated in caring for Recovery – a key element in the training cycle – through massage services and post-workout recovery technology, demonstrating a serious investment in long-term health.
The Garmin Cycling Club (GCC) community is equally vibrant. In-depth cycling experiences, from the Can Gio Loop to team-based journeys like DTR and 152CC, have solidified the position of Vietnamese cycling. Notably, sending representatives to international events such as the Tour de France 2025 in France has broadened horizons and experiences, allowing Vietnamese cycling enthusiasts to interact with friends from Asia and around the world.
The final, equally inspiring piece of the puzzle, is the launch of Garmin Trail on November 16, 2025. This is not just a playground for trail running enthusiasts, but also a commitment to a green, sustainable lifestyle. Monthly runs challenge physical fitness while demonstrating respect for nature through litter collection and trail marking, transforming each step into a meaningful, disciplined, and responsible act.
Through its activities ranging from national achievements to community engagement, Garmin is not just a provider of sports technology, but also a source of inspiration. The brand contributes to building a scientific approach to training, encouraging Vietnamese people to live healthy, connected, and environmentally responsible lives, aiming for a holistic lifestyle for the future.
