Women and men from across the country have been encouraged to take part in the Vietnam Fitness Model Search 2016, the first national event featuring fitness enthusiasts.

The contest is open to unmarried people aged 18 to 30, who are at least 1.70m tall (for men) and 1.60m (for women).  

Organisers of the contest, Blue Sky Vietnam and Ngoi Sao Moi, have invited a group of experts in the field to select 32 candidates for the final round in HCM City.   

At the semifinals to be held in early December, the contestants will compete in the categories of fitness performance, swimsuits and question-and-answer sessions.

They will also take part in social and charity activities to encourage the public, particularly youth, to maintain good health by doing sports.

Famous dancer Khanh Thi and fashion model Ngoc Tinh will lead the contestants during the contest. 

The finale will take place on December 16 in HCM City.

The winners will receive a VNĐ100 million award (over US$ 4,500) each, while the runner-up will take home a VND50 million prize ($2,250).

Selective rounds will begin on November 25 in Hanoi and HCM City.

VNS