BUCHANAN, July 27 (LINA) ─ Organizers of the Liberia Marathon have received a financial boost to adequately prepare for the 2022 edition of the race, with ArcelorMittal Liberia providing US$25,000.
The check for the amount was presented on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at the Invincible Park in Sinkor, Monrovia.
The Head of Government and Community Relations at ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), Marcus Wleh, said the company was honored to be a major sponsor of the 2022 Liberia Marathon, and was looking forward to participating in the race on August 21, 2022.
“We are happy that the Marathon is taking place and it is expanding. We know that in due course we will also have events taking place in Nimba, Bong and Grand Bassa Counties. On behalf of the CEO, Mr. Jozephus Coenen, and the management and staff of ArcelorMittal Liberia, we like to thank the Liberia Marathon for accepting us as a major sponsor. We look forward to participating,” Mr. Wleh said.
Receiving the check, Charles D. Cooper, Chairman of the Board of Liberia Marathon Trust and Co-Founder of the Liberia Marathon, commended ArcelorMittal Liberia for its continuous support to the event.
“We like to thank ArcelorMittal Liberia for their contribution over the years to the Liberia Marathon. We are the premier road race in the country and since 2011, we have had thousands of runners to participate in the competition,” he said.
Mr. Cooper stated that the 2022 Marathon will be a big event, compared to the past editions.
“This year we expect it to be the largest road running race that ever happened in Liberia. It’s going to be exciting. World records are going to be broken during this race.
“We are inviting everybody to come and participate; so we really want to thank ArcelorMittal Liberia for making this event to be happening,” a grateful Cooper said.
The marathon is an inclusive, uplifting public event that celebrates Liberia’s developing success story with a mission to create opportunities for Liberian long-distance runners to develop and showcase their talent.
ArcelorMittal Liberia has been a strong partner since its maiden edition in 2011 and has provided similar financial support of US$25,000 for last year’s edition of the race.
