The Abbott World Marathon Majors presently consist of six of the world's most well-known marathon races, including the Boston Marathon and the New York Marathon. A WMM China race may be inaugurated within three years, Wang told a singing ceremony in Beijing. "This is the right moment for a world marathon to come to China," Wang said. Hugh Brasher, London Marathon race director, told reporters at the announcement that it may take several years before a Chinese city meets operational criteria to host a marathon event. In September, Wanda also signed an eight-year exclusive partnership with Badminton World Federation (BWF), the world badminton governing body.

Source: The Star April 26, 2017 10:52 UTC