Triathlon scheduled
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VALUABLE prizes including a return air-ticket to Dubai and accommodation packages for short stays in Alexandria, Sharm el Sheikh and Dubai are up for grabs to the winners of tomorrow’s Amwaj Triathlon starting at 8.30am and being held in co-operation with Ossis Property Developers (Amwaj Island owners) and Expert for Events and Exhibitions at the Amwaj Islands.
The first place finishers in each of the men’s open age group 16 to 39, veterans and women’s category will each win a trophy and a BD100 cash prize. Second place is worth BD70, third BD50 and fourth and fifth BD30 each.
A raffle competition is also being held with television and electronic items for the winners including some mystery prizes.
Several runners from the UAE and Saudi Arabia are set to take part in the event comprising a 750-metre swim in the lagoon, followed by 16-km of cycling over two laps on main roads and a five-km run on main roads all within the Amwaj Islands.
Entry is BD5 per athlete for either individuals or teams of two or three. It is open to all aged 16 and above, both male and female.
All competitors receive a free t-shirt, certificate for all finishers and a raffle ticket for 30 mystery prizes to be drawn on all finishers names.
Registration is open on the day of the event from 7 to 8am at the venue.
A prize presentation will take place from 10.30 to 11am. Medical services are available and all cyclists must wear helmets. For more information contact the event director Adnan Al Qassab on 39685547 or adnan1961@gmail.com.