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A feast connecting people’s hearts: 70,000 runners from China and Namibia compete in Rossing Marathon

(Global Times) 10:43, March 10, 2025

A feast connecting people’s hearts: 70,000 runners from China and Namibia compete in Rossing Marathon

As a vital platform for China-Namibia cooperation, the Rossing Marathon employed an innovative online-offline integration model to attract global participants. The offline segment included a full marathon, half marathon, 10-kilometer, and 5-kilometer races. Runners on the Namibian racecourse were greeted by the endless expanse of the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the golden vastness of the Namib Desert on the other. Participants from around the globe gathered to measure the grandeur of nature with their strides and to etch their perseverance into the landscape with their sweat.

As a premier event on Namibia's sports calendar, the successful hosting of the Rossing Marathon not only drew international attention to Namibia but also provided fresh ideas and models for cooperation among countries in the Global South. The ongoing development of this event will further deepen China-Namibia collaboration in areas such as sustainable development and cultural exchange, contributing to the establishment of a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future and serving as a vivid example of solidarity and collaboration among Global South nations.

Namibian Ambassador to China Elia George Kaiyamo remarked that "China-Namibia cooperation is deepening in the new era, and the Rossing Marathon has built a bridge of friendship between the people of the two countries."

Johan Coetzee, Managing Director at the Rossing uranium mine, said during a break at the Rossing Marathon that “this year marks the second edition of the marathon that combines online and offline elements,and we have witnessed significant achievements. We plan to further expand the scale of the event, committed to sustainable development and innovation in tandem.We aim to advocate a positive and healthy local culture and promote the exchange and integration of global cultures.”

Counselor Wei commented on the event, stating that "the Rossing Marathon is a vivid symbol of China-Namibia cooperation. Its spirit of unity, struggle, friendship, and perseverance aligns perfectly with the concept of friendly cooperation between our two nations. It has enhanced emotional resonance between our peoples, becoming an important bridge for people-to-people connections. Through the power of sports, it continuously strengthens the public opinion foundation of our friendly relations and has made significant contributions to deepening the China-Namibia friendship."

A feast connecting people’s hearts: 70,000 runners from China and Namibia compete in Rossing Marathon

The year 2025 marks the sixth anniversary of the China National Nuclear Corporation's (CNNC) acquisition of the Rossing uranium mine. Over the past six years, the CNNC has actively participated in the Belt and Road Initiative, adhering to the principles of consultation, contribution, and shared benefits.

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