Filipina Olympian Mary Joy Tabal Leads Team Philippines in Record-Breaking EVA Air Marathon
Source: news.source.bworldonline
Filipina Olympian Mary Joy Tabal, along with around 24,000 other runners, will participate in the largest edition of the EVA Air Marathon in Taiwan on October 26. This marks her return to competitive running since the Tokyo Marathon in 2023. The marathon will see around 300 Filipinos, including national and student-athletes, supported by TravelCare and endorsed by the Department of Education and the Philippine Sports Commission.
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Mary Joy Tabal, a Rio Olympian and SEA Games gold medalist, is returning to competitive running at the EVA Air Marathon.
The marathon, taking place on October 26 in Taiwan, will be the largest edition with 24,000 participants.
Around 300 Filipinos, including national and student-athletes, will join the event with all expenses covered by TravelCare.
The participation is supported by the Department of Education and the Philippine Sports Commission.
Tabal expressed excitement about returning to running after a break to focus on family life.
