Beijing News (Reporter Xu Bangyin) 2018 Suzhou Taihu International Marathon, the competition method adopts the latest track and field competition rules approved by the China Track and Field Association and the marathon competition rules. On November 20, a reporter from the Beijing News found on the official website of the China Track and Athletics Association that the "Regulations on the Management of Marathon and Related Sports Events in China" (hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations on the Management of Marathons in China") has a total of 11 chapters and 66 regulations.
Chapter 8 Article 49 of the event organization and management requirements: The organizing committee must do a good job in security at the beginning and end points and along the route, and must have a response plan for all kinds of risks and emergencies that are prone to endangering public groups. During the competition, there should be special security personnel to maintain order at the beginning and end points and along the route.
Chapter 9 Article 56 for participants requires that the event-related personnel (including athletes, coaches, referees, volunteers, organizing committee staff, etc.) shall not affect the normal order of sports competitions or hinder public safety.
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Chapter 10 Punishment clearly stipulates that those who violate Article 56 shall be punished by the organizing committees in accordance with relevant laws and regulations until legal liability is pursued.
Screenshot of the official website of China Athletics Association
This also explains that Shui Tao, deputy secretary-general of the China Athletics Association, said in an interview with a reporter from the Beijing News, "( Suzhou marathon national flag delivery incident) is handled by the organizing committee and the organizers of some events."
