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Mangyongdae Prize Int'l Marathon to Be Held in Pyongyang
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| Pyongyang, March 26 (KCNA) -- The Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon will be held in Pyongyang with the approach of the Day of the Sun, the birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung (Apr. 15). In this regard, Kang Song Du, secretary of the Korean Athletics Association, told KCNA: The marathon, slated for April 10, is divided into 42.195 km, 21.0975 km and 10 km categories. Its opening and closing ceremonies are to take place at the May Day Stadium. It will bring together selected marathoners of the DPRK and marathoners and fans from other countries and regions. Its course includes Rungna Bridge, Kumrung Tunnel, the Arch of Triumph, Kumrung Tunnel No.2 and Chongryu Bridge. This event serves as a good occasion in celebrating the birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung as a holiday common to humankind and deepening friendship among sportspersons and fans of various countries while developing marathon technique. |
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