Summary
- PBIM signs MoU with Malaysia Athletics and PAAA.
- More than 22,000 runners registered for this year’s marathon.
- Partnership supports pursuit of World Athletics Label Race status.
- Penang to support annual national junior athletics selection.
- State sees marathon as major sports tourism platform.
GEORGE TOWN, August 19 — The Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM) is pursuing World Athletics Label Race status following an MoU with Malaysia Athletics and the Penang Amateur Athletic Association.
Organising Chairman Wong Hon Wai said the partnership will strengthen race standards and international recognition. PBIM already features an AIMS-certified course and is an Abbott World Marathon Majors World Ranking race.
More than 22,000 runners have registered this year. The partnership will also support the annual Malaysia Junior Under-18 Selection in Penang, strengthening grassroots athletics and sports tourism.
