Denpasar, Bali, July 28 -- Head of Bali Tourism Office, I Wayan Sumarajaya, required mandatory permit for running events, following the case of an unauthorized running event organised by a foreigner with an alleged racism issue in Canggu.

"We strongly support sports tourism, but we expect all business actors or individuals wishing to hold such events to comply with the regulations," Sumarajaya said after a meeting withthe Bali Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) in Denpasar on Monday (July 27).

Regarding to an incident involving a foreign national in Canggu, Sumarajaya had not yet looked into the case and was unaware of the growing popularity of running community activities, including those organised by foreign tourists.

He...