Natural mineral water brand Alps sign three-year partnership with BWF
21 Aug 2019 20:30
Wang Dawei, the Deputy Director of the Athletic Administrative Center of the General Administration of Sport, said: “It is expected that there will be over 500 marathons nationwide in 2017.”
The explosive growth in marathon running, according to Wang Dawei, has come about by itself rather than through planning, with the development of the social economy as well as the increased consciousness of fitness in the general population. He stated, “On one hand, China has achieved great advances in the development of its social economy, people have enhanced their health awareness and now have a stronger desire for fitness. On the other hand, marathon is simple and economical, which suits the majority of people. Apart from improving people’s health index from inside to outside, running can contribute to muscle building as well as regulate cardiovascular functions. Participation in marathon can bring you the enjoyment of the occasion as well as spiritual satisfaction.”
According to statistics, the number of Marathons registered with the Chinese Athletic Association (CAA) reached 328 in 2016, which shows an explosive growth. If we count in folk marathons not registered with the CAA, the number would be higher. In 2015 the corresponding number of registered marathons in China was 134.
Source: Sohu
Proofread by Sean O Diobhilin
Related coverage
Beijing Marathon and Shanghai International Marathon most popular
19 Dec 2016
Huawei Spain to sponsor Madrid Marathon
18 Jan 2016
Asics reaches partnership with 2015 Beijing Half Marathon
02 Nov 2015
Xtep runs 3D running ad for sponsored HK Marathon
19 Jan 2015
BAIC BJEV become title sponsors of the Beijing Bird’s Nest Half Marathon
24 Apr 2018
More from Yutang Sports
Registration open - SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit
18 Dec 2023
Leading legal minds tackle athlete representation and rules for transgender athletes at LawAccord
16 Feb 2024
Meet the world-class speakers on SportAccord’s Plenary sessions
23 Feb 2024
Birmingham Welcomes the World as SportAccord 2024 Kicks Off
08 Apr 2024
Future of Sport: a resounding success for the Global Sports Week and Viva Technology collaboration
21 Jun 2023
Yutang Sports
loading...