|
Some 5,000 athletes to take part in Marrakech international marathon
Morocco-Regional, Sports, 10/28/2003
Some 5,000 athletes from several countries will participate in the 15th edition of the Marrakech international marathon to be held next January 18, said organizers.
Chairman of the organizing committee, Mohamed Knidiri, told a press conference a budget of 800,000 Dhs (US $80,000) was earmarked to this edition in which 2,000 foreign athletes will participate.
Knidiri recalled that several cooperation and partnership agreements were signed with organizers of other international marathons for the promotion of this important sport rendezvous.
Under an agreement with the organizers of Paris Marathon, at least 1,000 French athletes will take part in the Marrakech Marathon.
Previous Stories:
Morocco poised to become crossroads for energy transit, official
(10/25/2003)
Morocco announces pilot industry data network
(10/22/2003)
Morocco Wins Arab Golf Amateurs Championship
(10/21/2003)
Morocco's El Guerrouj and S. Africa's Cloete best athletes of the year
(9/17/2003)
Please add a link on your webiste pointing to ArabicNews.com and bookmark ArabicNews.com & subscribe to our daily email news bulletin.
|
Advertise on ArabicNews.com. MyFlowers.com sold more than $2700 of flowers in one month advertising on ArabicNews.com! Make your company, and products a success. Special rate for new and small business. Inquire!Advertising Info
|
