Ruwiyati banned from half marathon

Ruwiyati banned from half marathon

JAKARTA (JP): The Southeast Asian Games women's marathon gold
medalist, Ruwiyati, from the Salatiga, Central Java-based Tiger
Locomotive club has been banned from defending her Asia Pacific
Nitoh Half Marathon title in Bali because she registered late.

"Ruwiyati's registration form was returned several days ago by
the organizers," manager and coach Alwi Mugiyanto was quoted by
Antara Monday, in reference to the Oct. 27 race.

It is the second time Ruwiyati has been excluded from a
marathon. The 18-year-old runner was barred from defending her
title in the 14th National Games last month as a new
International Amateur Athletic Federation regulation does not
allow a runner under the age of 20 to participate in marathons.
(yan)