The Goan Network
Panaji
The Goa Triathlon,a team and individual event, will be held at Bambolim Beach on February 21. It is being organized by Enduro Sports Goa, comprising Elias Patel, a long distance swimmer and a well known Radio Jockey and Joseph Rodrigues, President Traditional Karate Association of Goa and Vice President of Goa Cycling Association.
Enduro Sports Goa strongly believes in promoting community based sporting events in Goa,creating an awareness for health and fitness in society, as well as lending a hand to the underprivileged. Triathlon is a specialized Olympic sport involving a combination of swimming, cycling and running. This year’s edition of the Goa Triathlon will see over 350 participants compete for the coveted title. Participants from Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, Delhi & many other cities & towns will be participating in the event.
Even international participants from Switzerland, Russia, Spain, UK, USA, Hong Kong, Australia and even Argentina will be see in action.
TYPES OF RACES:
Types of races: Individual and Team Olympic event (men & women): Swim (1.5 km): Swimmers start from the beach, swim out 700m, swim 100 metres across & 700 metres back to the beach.Bike (40km):From Bambolim beach resort to the top of Bambolim slope and then, do laps of a circuit “ All India Radio junction “ University library circle Run (10 km):From Shyama Prasad stadium to Odxel junction & the grand finish at Bambolim Beach Resort.Super Sprint Event (Men & Women): The distances of this event are a quarter of a regular Olympic Triathlon and are designed keeping amateur athletes and weekend enthusiasts in mind.The distances for this event are: Swim:400 metres,Cycle:10km and Run 2.5 km. Prizes on offer: The Goa Tourism Development Corporation has sponsored the winners prizes amounting to Rs 3 lakh.
