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Shenzhen becomes second Chinese city to host Diamond League meeting

Su Bingtian of China (second from left) competes in the Men's 100-metre final of the 2019 IAAF Diamond League at Shanghai Stadium. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images).

Shenzhen has become the second Chinese city to be added to the Diamond League series schedule following Wanda Sports’ title sponsorship agreement with the competition.

The city will host the new meeting at its 40,000-capacity Bao’an Stadium and joins Shanghai on the 14-meeting 2022 schedule. Shanghai has hosted Diamond League events since 2010.

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