Chinanews client, Beijing, October 18th (Xingchen Liu) On October 18th, the 2021 Beijing Marathon event conference was held at the China World Hotel in Beijing.
From 1981 to 2021, this year is the 40th year that Beima has gone.
At the press conference, the organizing committee introduced the basic situation of the event, as well as various event information such as the 40th anniversary series of Beijing Marathon.
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According to reports, the 2021 Shell Beijing Marathon will be held at 7:30 on October 31st.
On the basis of normalizing the prevention and control of the epidemic, the "Northern Malaysia" Organizing Committee is based on building a brand for the event and promoting various preparations for the event.
At the press conference, Cheng Jun, who had witnessed the 40-year history of "Northern Malaysia", told his story.
His connection with the "Northern Horse" originated from his work. As the coach of the Beijing Marathon team, training athletes and leading the team have become his annual events since the first session in 1981.
Today, 80-year-old Cheng Jun has changed his identity from a participant of "Northern Horse" to a loyal spectator, cheering for the players at the finish line during each event.
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Cai Yong, vice chairman of the Chinese Athletics Association, said at the meeting that over the past 40 years, the "Northern Malaysia" concept of reform, openness, tolerance, win-win cooperation, and people-oriented has reflected the tremendous progress of society and the significant improvement of people's lives.
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This year, "North Horse" provides a platform for runners to learn more about the race culture. The Beijing Marathon Expo will be held in Hall 10 of Shougang Park Service Trade Fair from October 29th to 30th.
In addition, the organizing committee launched a number of activities to tell stories about feelings.
These include filming the documentary "Forty Years of Northern Horses" and compiling the "Photo Album for the 40th Anniversary of the Beijing Marathon".
The organizing committee also launched an online competition consisting of 4 events including a 24-hour full online race, online team race, 10km individual race, and Beima Charity Energy Run, etc., in a combination of online and offline methods. , Showing the great achievements made by China's track and field career and marathon.
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When the Beijing Marathon was held in 1983, the composer Gu Jianfen was invited to compose music for "The Song of Marathon".
At the press conference, Gu Jianfen presented the manuscript of the score of "Marathon Song" to the competition organizing committee, and received the special contribution award from the organizing committee.
Cai Yong, Vice Chairman of China Athletics Association, Meng Qianghua, Member of the Party Leadership Group and Deputy Director of Beijing Sports Bureau, Shao Xiaojun, Director of Beijing Sports Competition Management and International Exchange Center, Huang Shiwei, Director of Party Propaganda Office of China Athletics Association, famous composer Gu Jianfen, Deputy Director of China Sports Industry Group President Yang Li and others attended the press conference.
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