Construction Worker Tran Van Luc Wins 202-Day Endurance Contest in Ha Noi

On 20 March 2026, in Ha Noi, the organising committee of the Capital Physical Training and Sports Festival announced the results of a special endurance contest: Tran Van Luc, 34, a worker of Construction Team No. 3, had completed 202 consecutive days inside a food stall of State Food Shop No. 7 while complying fully with the rules set by the organisers. The contest began on 30 August 2026. During the 202 days, Tran Van Luc was allowed to leave his position only during the time slots fixed by the organisers; he cooked his own meals, arranged his own daily routine and kept a daily diary. A judging panel of sports officials and trade-union representatives from the construction sector monitored and certified the result. The winner's prize consisted of 248,346 dong in cash and a bulldozer. According to the organisers, the bulldozer was handed to Construction Team No. 3 for ground-levelling work, while the cash prize belonged to Tran Van Luc personally. Tran Van Luc said his aim in entering the contest was to build his endurance and sense of discipline, and to contribute an extra piece of working equipment to his unit. After the results were announced, the story of the persistent construction worker was reported by many newspapers and radio stations in the country and drew wide interest from readers and listeners.