VivaTech takes the stage as the world's leading event for tech and startups
19 Jun 2023 18:33
Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, has recently seen the establishment of an International Association of Vertical Marathon in the city at the conclusion of the 2015 Asia Pacific International Vertical Marathon.
The Asia-Pacific Vertical Marathon Association is a joint organization which includes the organizers of the vertical racing events in China, Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Member countries of the association will help improve the competitiveness of Asia-Pacific athletes and promote the popularity of the sport in the region through player exchange at events, joint transnational event organization and executive meetings.
Vertical marathon originated in the US and has become an actual sport with a growing popularity in China.
The 2015 Asia Pacific International Vertical Marathon, a six-month event, finished in Guangzhou last Saturday and attracted over 500 domestic and international runners. The event saw Polish runner Piotr Lobodzinski and Australian Brooke Logan lift the men's and women's titles respectively.
Source: China Daily
Proofread by John Devlin.
Related coverage
Dow Jones EMEA Managing Director Michael Lynagh: Sports is definitely benefiting from China
23 May 2016
China martial arts expands in US
04 Jan 2015
The World Universiade 2021 Reaches strategic partnership with the China Media Group
21 Aug 2020
First Chinese snow football league to kick off
24 Dec 2015
New Zealand Bloodstock to sponsor new race in China
09 Oct 2015
More from Yutang Sports
SportAccord Welcomes Return of Principal Media Partner Yutang Sports
01 Feb 2024
Squash will be significantly boosted by LA28 inclusion
17 Apr 2024
Discover why SportAccord plays central role for Silvers in strategic partnerships
22 Feb 2024
IWGA to confirm the World Games host
11 Apr 2024
Birmingham Welcomes the World as SportAccord 2024 Kicks Off
08 Apr 2024
Yutang Sports
loading...