Tomorrow and the day after, Dubai will host the finals of the T100 World Triathlon Championship, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council. More than 3,000 athletes will participate in the event, competing for the title of the major event held in cooperation with… Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, and Dubai Sports Council.
The details of the tournament were announced during a press conference held yesterday at the headquarters of the Dubai Sports Council, during which the Secretary-General of the Dubai Sports Council, Saeed Hareb, the CEO of the Dubai Festivals and Retail Corporation, Ahmed Al Khaja, the CEO of the Professional Triathlon Athletes Foundation, Sam Renouf, and the President of the Dubai Festival and Retail Corporation, spoke. Marketing and trade at the International Triathlon Federation, Chris Gemmell, in the presence of Assistant Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council, Nasser Aman Al Rahma, and a number of participating champions and heroines.
The T100 World Triathlon Championship witnessed the participation of the best 40 triathletes from all over the world to compete in seven cities around the world: Miami, Singapore, San Francisco, London, Ibiza, Las Vegas, in addition to Dubai.
The women’s speed race will be held tomorrow, and this race will be held at the men’s level the day after tomorrow, as participants compete in a 100-kilometre race that starts from Sunrise Beach all the way to Meydan.
Saeed Hareb said: “Hosting the finals of the World Triathlon Championship (T100), which is being held for the first time in Dubai, confirms the confidence of the international community in our ability to organize such events that bring together hundreds of participants.”
He added: “Dubai has become a global center for the sport of triathlon, where races for men, women, professionals and amateurs are organized annually, with all the success factors available to it, including infrastructure and national expertise capable of organizing the largest international championships, as we are always keen to support diversity in organizing events, to provide the opportunity “For all members of society, including athletes and amateurs, to practice and follow various sports, to establish a healthy, active lifestyle and enhance the quality of life in Dubai.”
For his part, Ahmed Al Khaja stressed that the finals of the World Triathlon Championship “T100” strengthen Dubai’s position as a leading global destination for sports, especially after this pioneering event was held in many different famous destinations around the world, such as Miami and Singapore before.
He said: “This championship, which is being held during the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2024, is in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, which consolidates Dubai’s position as one of the most important cities in the world. The world is active, and holding the championship final enhances Dubai’s agenda of important and distinguished events, and inspires our society to adopt a healthier and more active lifestyle, while creating an inclusive environment that encourages everyone to participate and take an interest in fitness. “Physical”.
. The women’s sprint race starts tomorrow, while the men’s race will be held the day after tomorrow.
. Participants compete in a 100-kilometre race from Sunrise Beach to Meydan.
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