Beijing Marathon back after two-year absence but Covid rules in force

This year's Beijing Marathon was the first major sporting event in the Chinese capital since the Winter Olympics in February. - Xinhua

BEIJING, Nov 6, 2022 (AFP): About 30,000 runners, some wearing face masks, took part on Sunday in a chilly and smoggy first Beijing Marathon since 2019 after Covid cancelled previous races.

It was the first major sporting event in the Chinese capital since the Winter Olympics in February.