The China Track and Field Association issued a proposal on the 14th, calling on the majority of runners to try not to go abroad to participate in Marathon and related sports events in the near future.
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, February 14 (Reporter Wu Junkuan) The China Track and Field Association issued a proposal on the 14th, calling on the majority of runners to try not to go abroad to participate in Marathon and related sports events in the near future.
China Track and Field Association put forward two initiatives. First, in order to prevent the cross-border spread of the new coronavirus epidemic, ensure the health and life safety of marathon runners themselves and others, and respect the concerns of people and runners in relevant countries and regions, it is suggested that marathon runners try not to go abroad for competition in the near future. Second, it is suggested that runners should contact and communicate with the organizing committee of the competition and do a good job in the matters related to quota reservation.
According to reports, overseas marathon events such as Tokyo Marathon will be held as scheduled. Considering the possible impact of the epidemic on the event, some event organizing committees have taken corresponding measures. Runners who cannot participate in the event due to the epidemic will be reserved to participate in the next year’s competition directly.
In addition, for marathon and related sports events held in China, China Track and Field Association has issued the Notice on Strengthening the prevention and control of new coronavirus in marathon events on January 23. For events held before April 30, “the organizing committee should actively communicate with the host government and relevant departments, listen to opinions and conduct risk assessment objectively. If the potential risks are large, you can minimize the potential risks by means of easy land, delay, cancellation, etc “.
In the proposal released this time, the China Track and Field Association also expressed the hope that the majority of runners would adjust measures to local conditions during the epidemic prevention and control, actively carry out scientific fitness activities, and make their own contributions to the fight against the epidemic.