After deadly ultramarathon, Chinese govt, media, slam officials for prioritising profit over safety

Beijing [China], May 24 : After 21 people were killed due to hail, freezing rain and high winds during an ultramarathon in China's northwestern Gansu province, the Chinese government and state media have criticised officials for putting profit above safety while organising extreme sports events.
According to South China Morning Post (SCMP), in one of the deadliest incidents in Chinese sporting history, at least 21 competitors in a 100 km mountain ultramarathon died after being caught in freezing weather, as per media reports on Sunday.
China's top disciplinary watchdog also ordered provincial authorities to carry out an in-depth investigation into the event as runners, most of whom were not carrying warm weather clothing, were hit by icy rain on the mountain trail.
So far, 151 participants have been confirmed to be safe, of which five with injuries are being treated in the hospital. As many as 172 people took part in the race.