IIA at JCCI Ekiden 2024: Where every stride bridges Vietnamese–Japanese culture

JCCI Ekiden is a traditional Japanese - style replay race, organized annually by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) in Vietnam since 2022. The event serves as a bridge connecting the past, present, and future and represents a cultural and sporting exchange between Vietnam and Japan. In 2024, JCCI Ekiden, under the theme “Historic Imprint”, commemorates the establishment of trade relations between Vietnam and Japan, which offically began in 1591.

The participating teams joined the race

This year, the event is held at The Graden Bistro in the Ecopark ubran area on 24 November, featuring 184 teams from Japanese companies operating in Vietnam as well as other Vietnam enterprises. At this event, IHI Infrastructure Asia Ltd., participated with two teams: “IIA 1” and “IIA 2”. This marks the second consecutive year that IIA has taken part in the event. At this year's competition, the company's two teams achieved rankings of 53rd out of 184 and 68th out of 184. These results are an improvement over last year's performance.

IIA team reached the finish line

Mr. Kenji Kajima – General Director, came to cheer and present gifts to the athletes

Running teams take commemorative photo

The running movement at IHI Infrastructure Asia is not only a health-enhancing activity but also become a bond that strengthens team spirit and spreads positive energy throughout the company. The strides taken at JCCI Ekiden 2024 left lasting emotions and memories for both athletes and supporters, affirming the collective spirit of effort and unity. See you again at the JCCI Ekiden 2025 season, promising even more impressive achievements and an even sportsmanship spirit!