The German Business Association (GBA)​, in collaboration with Thien Ma Madagui Racing​, is delighted to invite you to the Official Relaunch Ceremony of the Thien Ma Madagui Horse & Greyhound Racing Complex, along with the inaugural Vietnam Cross Country Amateur Challenge 2025, taking place on Saturday, 16 August, at Lam Dong Province.

This landmark event celebrates key developments, including:

• Decision No. 371/QĐ-TTg (dated 19 February 2025) by the Prime Minister of Vietnam, approving the investment policy for the horse and greyhound racing project.
• The Master Plan for Lam Dong Province recognizes Thien Ma Madagui as one of twelve strategic projects through 2030.
• Updated planning approvals issued on 29 June 2025 by Da Huoai authorities for the complex and its associated training and tourism facilities.

The project is set to create up to 3,000 jobs, boost regional economic and tourism growth, and advance Vietnam’s participation in Olympic-standard equestrian sports.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, 16 August 2025 | Time: 8:45 AM – 9 PM
• Venue: Thien Ma Horse & Greyhound Racing Complex, Da Huoai, Lam Dong Province (map​)
• Participants: Provincial and local leaders, business partners, national and local media, and equestrian sport enthusiasts

Notes:

• This event is exclusively free for GBA members, with a maximum of two representatives per company.
• Note: Registration deadline: EOB Friday, 1 August 2025. Limited capacity, based on a first-come, first-served basis.

🏇 About the Competition:

The 1st Vietnam Cross Country Amateur Challenge 2025 will be Vietnam’s first-ever non-professional cross-country horse-riding competition. The event will bring together 20 riders and 20 horses from equestrian clubs across the country. With a total investment of VND 1.5 billion, the competition is part of a broader initiative to:

• Promote Olympic-level equestrian sports in Vietnam.
• Position Madagui as a new national destination for leisure and competitive horse riding.
• Support Vietnam’s grassroots athletic development for future participation in regional games such as the SEA Games.

For any inquiries, please contact Ms. Quynh Anh at email or (+84) 906 867 826.