Dalian, November 11 (Chinanews.com) -- According to the official Weibo of the "China Marathon Platform" on November 4, in response to the Dalian Marathon vehicle blocking athletes, the Chinese Athletics Association issued a notice criticizing the 11rd Dalian Marathon Organizing Committee, and interviewed the relevant referees and executive companies internally, requiring them to submit a written rectification report to the association.
The circular pointed out that recently, some competition organization problems have appeared in some road running events, which have aroused widespread concern in the society and caused adverse social impacts. The Chinese Athletics Association attaches great importance to and conducts a comprehensive investigation, and according to the facts and the regulations on the management of road running events, from the perspective of strengthening the organization of the competition, consolidating the main responsibilities of all parties, and prompting the risks and hidden dangers of the industry, the relevant units and personnel have been dealt with accordingly.
According to the report, in the 2023rd Dalian Marathon held on October 10, 15, at the diversion of people and vehicles before the men's leading group reached the finish line, when an event work vehicle left the track, due to the referee's prediction and the driver's improper operation, an unexpected jam occurred, blocking the athletes' running route, interfering with the normal progress of the race, and causing adverse social impacts.
The Chinese Athletics Association made the following handling in accordance with the "Measures for the Management of Road Running Events of the Chinese Athletics Association": the Organizing Committee of the 33rd Dalian Marathon was criticized and required to submit a written rectification report to the association before November 2023, 11. Interview relevant referees internally and criticize and educate them. Internally interviewed the executive company, Zhimei Sports Culture (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd., and asked it to submit a written rectification report to the association before November 13, 2023.
The notice also said that the Chinese Athletics Association will decide whether to impose additional penalties depending on the rectification situation of the organizing committee and the company. (ENDS)