November 12, 2023, Taipei - Taiwan's largest charity marathon, the 2023 Standard Chartered Taipei Charity Marathon (hereinafter referred to as the "Standard Chartered Marathon"), kicked off at 5 a.m. today (12th) in front of the Presidential Palace. The event was kicked off by the firing of a gun by Wang Hongxiang, director of the Department of Sports, Han Desheng, general manager of Standard Chartered International Commercial Bank (hereinafter referred to as "Standard Chartered Bank"), and Guo Guoxiong, chairman of the Chinese Taipei Road Running Association, to kick off the race. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan, also fired for the runners at the starting point of the 3 kilometers to support the charity road run with action.
Standard Chartered Marathon made a grand return after a two-year absence due to the Covid-19. It specially invited Chen Yanbo, Wang Liya and four Atom Boyz as event ambassadors and lead the main races of 42 kilometers, 13 kilometers and 3 kilometers respectively. This event also attracted 1,541 overseas runners from more than 47 countries, with a total of nearly 25,000 runners participating. A 97-year-old evergreen runner also appeared on the track to participate in the 3-kilometer FUN RUN. In addition, colleagues from Standard Chartered Bank Japan also came to Taiwan to participate in the event with a special group of visually impaired runners, in response to the event theme "Go Forward"!
Han Desheng, General Manager of Standard Chartered Bank, said: "Standard Chartered Marathon is not only a sports platform, but also hopes to use the power of marathon to persevere to invite everyone's attention to disadvantaged youth and sustainable environmental issues. This year, not only did nearly 25,000 runners join us, we also joined hands with 15 corporate groups to launch the "Standard Chartered Green Market". We also launched customized medal engraving services for runners on site. In addition to the proceeds being invested in charity, it also makes the return of this event more sustainable! "
Han Desheng also echoed the event theme of "Go Forward" and stood at the starting line with the runners to challenge the 13-kilometer race. Talking about his thoughts after finishing the race, he shared excitedly: "I can encourage each other on the track with friends who support Standard Chartered Marathon, and I can feel everyone's enthusiasm." After finishing the race, Han Desheng continued to participate in the 3km FUN RUN group with his family.
Wang Hongxiang, director of the Department of Sports, also pointed out: "Standard Chartered Marathon's investment in promoting charity and sustainability concepts has created a very different professional event. It will not only give Taipei City's road running activities more international visibility, but will also become a huge social resources which care for the disadvantaged and promoting sustainable issues, so that everyone can not only strengthen their body and mind, but also expand their social influence.
Since its inception in 2013, through the support of events and runners, Standard Chartered Marathon has raised more than NT$77 million in donations and invested in various charity issues. Under the coordination and arrangement of Standard Chartered Bank's Futuremakers global charity program, disadvantaged employment opens up more possibilities. The event itself has more than 2,000 Standard Chartered Bank volunteers engaged in various services and invited more than 1,700 visually impaired runners to challenge themselves, echoing Standard Chartered Bank's brand promise of "Here for good".
Hong Guozhan, a visually impaired runner who has participated in international marathons for a long time and participated in the Standard Chartered Marathon eight times, said: "In the past eight years, I have deeply realized the support of Standard Chartered Bank and Standard Chartered Marathon to disadvantaged groups. I also hope to participate in this rare event with more people." Many visually impaired friends take the first step bravely and "Go Forward" together.
In response to Standard Chartered Bank's goal of promoting sustainable development, this event fully uses environmentally friendly medals made of bamboo fiber, which has both a sense of design and sustainable connotations. In addition, the entire event follows the principles of "Reduce and Recycle", becoming one of the best cases of circular economy. It also allows every runner to turn sustainability into reality after completing their own challenge. The concept of development is deeply ingrained in our hearts.
This year, we has connected 15 companies and social welfare groups, including: 咖啡有的社會設計有限公司、囍感國際有限公司、鳴個喇叭文化工作室、印花樂美感生活(股)公司、勝利廚房 X 安心好食、台灣好漁、佳龍科技工程(股)公司、GA黃金甲、馳綠國際(股)公司、童顏有機(股)公司、樂芽永續(股)公司、淨毒五郎有限公司、台電文創、社團法人台北市視障者家長協會、勵馨社會福利事業基金會. The "Standard Chartered Green Market" was held at Dajia Riverside Park. Through a variety of products and services, runners and the public exchanged ideas on sustainable development and implemented them in daily life.
Chen Yanbo, who just completed the Yukon and Sahara desert marathons at the beginning of the year, not only participated in the flat marathon for the first time in 10 years, but also took on the responsibility of pacing the entire marathon. Even though he was injured before the race, he still adjusted his training in time with the medical team Planning, adhering to the spirit of the event theme "Go Forward", and on the premise of ensuring physical safety, we strived to complete the marathon at a pace that broke three paces. After the race, he learned that he had successfully led 52 runners to achieve the goal of breaking three. Chen Yanbo said frankly with relief: "I made everyone worried! But I still chose to persevere, continue to work hard, not give up, and continue to set the pace for breaking three. Congratulations to all the runners." 52 runners successfully challenged to break three. I am very happy and enjoy the process of achieving the goal with everyone! Returning to flat racing after ten years is even more meaningful. The gains this time will also be a big factor in future overseas competitions. power."
The 2023 Standard Chartered Taipei Charity Marathon’s full marathon category was fierce. The men’s and women’s full marathon champions were James Munyi Maragu from Kenya (2 hours, 23 minutes and 31 seconds) and Monica Watetu Ndiritu from Kenya (2 hours, 49 minutes and 02 seconds) respectively. ). In the Taiwan runner’s section, Wu Yumu finished fifth in the men's full marathon in 2 hours, 38 minutes and 43 seconds, Dong Jiaqi finished third in the women's full marathon in 2 hours, 59 minutes and 48 seconds; the men's and women's half marathon champions They are Huang Weiheng from Taiwan (1 hour, 9 minutes and 35 seconds) and Ruth Wanjiku Gacheru from Kenya (1 hour, 22 minutes and 15 seconds).
Following its grand return in 2023, the Standard Chartered Marathon will return to the regular season of the Cold Marathon on February 25 next year. It also invites the golden music band Cosmos People to re-sing classic songs and get excited at the finish line with runners and fans. Say "Run Together!"
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