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| Winners of the open category in a photocall with Sim (third left) and other guests at the prize presentation ceremony. |
KUCHING: The 3rd Kuching Marathon, which attracted over 8,000 participants yesterday, can become a major international event for Kuching.
According to Local Government Minister Datuk Dr Sim Hui Kian, the large numbers which included significant foreign participation make it viable to shift into a larger event.
“I strongly feel that Kuching Marathon has a potential to grow as a signature event. We want the level to be similar to the New York Marathon, Boston Marathon or Sydney Marathon which attracted large numbers of participants all over the world,” Sim said.
According to Local Government Minister Datuk Dr Sim Hui Kian, the large numbers which included significant foreign participation make it viable to shift into a larger event.
“I strongly feel that Kuching Marathon has a potential to grow as a signature event. We want the level to be similar to the New York Marathon, Boston Marathon or Sydney Marathon which attracted large numbers of participants all over the world,” Sim said.
