April 19th 2023.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) London Marathon organisers have appealed to protesters to not disrupt the race on Sunday, as they look to 'protect one of the crown jewels of British sport', which does 'so much good for society'. After the disruption caused at the Grand National and World Snooker Championship, the London Marathon chief Hugh Brasher had talks with the protest group and Extinction Rebellion, who are planning a large scale protest in the Westminster area on Sunday.
Brasher has asked people to watch the marathon from other locations in order to avoid congestion in the area, and also requested that protesters help 'guard the London Marathon' in order to acknowledge the good it does for society. He expressed that he trusts Extinction Rebellion, and hopes other protest groups will listen to what is being said. Extinction Rebellion has also confirmed that they have 'no intention to disrupt the event'.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) The Open is also preparing for potential protests at Hoylake in July, with the R&A's Mike Woodcock stating that they have dealt with protests before, and they will do all they can to prevent any disruption. Overall, the London Marathon organisers are hoping for a peaceful race which celebrates the marathon as a 'crown jewel of British sport', and the good it does for society.
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