International marathon draws 35,000 runners to Shijiazhuang
By Zhang Yu in Shijiazhuang and Wang Kaihao |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2026-03-30 18:06
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Kalpyris highlighted the common Olympic traditions uniting Greece and China, noting the enduring value and universal symbolism of the marathon as demonstrated by the Shijiazhuang event.
"In ancient Greece, faith in humanity, equality, brotherhood and peace for the whole world, along with the spirit of companionship and noble competition, shaped the athletic ideal, which was remarkably expressed in the Olympic Games," he said.
