The World Athletics Diamond League Shanghai developed from the Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, which was first held in 2005. It has become one of China's top-level professional track-and-field events.

Athletes compete in the World Athletics Diamond League Shanghai. [Photo provided to International Services Shanghai]

The World Athletics launched the Diamond League, the world's premier track and field event series, in 2010. The Diamond League is now held in 14 cities in Asia, North America and Europe. 

Shanghai was invited to join the series and, along with Doha, served as one of two stops in Asia. 

The China Athletics Association and the Shanghai Administration of Sports are the organisers of the event.

Source: Shanghai Administration of Sports