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Malay Mail
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
China's Athletics Association suspends 10 runners over public urination, revokes Suzhou Marathon 2026 certification
BEIJING, April 25 — Ten participants in the 2025 Suzhou Marathon have been banned from all road races sanctioned by the Chinese Athletics Association (CAA) for three years due to 'uncivilised behaviour' during the event, Xinhua reported. The CAA announced the disciplinary action on yesterday, citing instances of public urination near a local school during the March 2 race. The ban will be in effect until March 1, 2028. In addition to the suspensions, the CAA said it would revoke the 2026 Suzhou Marathon's eligibility for official certification, a move that prevents the race from appearing on the association's calendar of sanctioned events. The association urged runners and event organisers to uphold race regulations and protect the integrity of the sport. 'We hope all participants and relevant parties take this as a warning, and work together to maintain a fair, orderly, and respectful race environment,' the CAA said in its statement. The disciplinary action follows online reports and video footage widely circulated on Chinese social media showing several runners relieving themselves in public, sparking backlash from netizens. — Bernama
Malay Mail
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
10 RUNNERS BANNED FOR 3 YEARS FOR PUBLIC URINATION DURING MARATHON
BEIJING, April 25 — Ten participants in the 2025 Suzhou Marathon have been banned from all road races sanctioned by the Chinese Athletics Association (CAA) for three years due to 'uncivilised behaviour' during the event, Xinhua reported. The CAA announced the disciplinary action on yesterday, citing instances of public urination near a local school during the March 2 race. The ban will be in effect until March 1, 2028. In addition to the suspensions, the CAA said it would revoke the 2026 Suzhou Marathon's eligibility for official certification, a move that prevents the race from appearing on the association's calendar of sanctioned events. The association urged runners and event organisers to uphold race regulations and protect the integrity of the sport. 'We hope all participants and relevant parties take this as a warning, and work together to maintain a fair, orderly, and respectful race environment,' the CAA said in its statement. The disciplinary action follows online reports and video footage widely circulated on Chinese social media showing several runners relieving themselves in public, sparking backlash from netizens. — Bernama
Japan Times
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Japan Times
Norwegian athletes advised to avoid meat in China over doping fears
Norwegian athletes have been advised by the organization responsible for training the country's elite competitors not to eat any type of meat while competing in China due to fears it could cause a positive doping test. Olympiatoppen, which is part of the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee, stated that consuming meat could lead to the unintentional ingestion of banned substances, posing a small but real risk of testing positive. The 2025 World Athletics Relays will take place in early May at the Guangdong Olympic Stadium in Guangzhou, while the Diamond League event in Shanghai is scheduled for May 3, and several Norwegian athletes are set to compete. "Studies have shown that athletes have inadvertently ingested clenbuterol when eating meat in China, as some animals are fed hormones to promote growth," Olympiatoppen stated in its guidelines. "If a meat-based meal is consumed before a doping test, the athlete may test positive. "Therefore, Olympiatoppen advises athletes to avoid all types of meat while in China." World Athletics, the sport's governing body, and the Chinese Athletics Association were asked for comment. Norwegian athlete Henriette Jaeger, a bronze medalist in the 400 meters at the world indoor championships this year and who will soon compete in China, confirmed she will follow the guidelines. "I really enjoy eating meat, and it's very good for the body when you're going to compete," she told Norwegian state broadcaster NRK. "But you have to listen to the professionals and trust them." Fellow athlete Josefine Tomine Eriksen is also taking the advice seriously. "I don't want to be a 'veggie', (vegetarian) but you do need a bit of protein, so I'll bring some protein bars from Norway. Maybe a bit of beef jerky too." Olympiatoppen also warned against poor food hygiene in general and recommended eating at high-quality restaurants and hotels while in China.
