You can’t control bad weather, a reality the organizers and participants of Challenge Shanghai recently experienced firsthand. The race, scheduled to take place on October 24, was canceled shortly before the event due to Typhoon ‘Champi’. The tropical cyclone is threatening the east coast of China and Shanghai. The cancellation is especially bitter as it would have been the inaugural edition of the new race. World-class athlete Alanis Siffert was among those scheduled to compete.
“Following a thorough assessment of the weather forecasts and venue safety, all races and official activities scheduled for Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, have been suspended. The safety and well-being of our athletes, staff, and volunteers remain our highest priority,” the organization stated.
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