Dubai to host Women’s Triathlon on Nov 9
dubai — Following the huge success of the first edition last November, the Dubai Women’s Triathlon — the first event of its kind in the Middle East organised exclusively for ladies — returns on November 9, promising to build upon the legacy of the first year.
Organised by the Women’s Sports Committee of Dubai Sports Council, the 2nd Dubai Women’s Triathlon will be held under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE National Olympic Committee and Chairman of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award.
The event is open to ladies of all nationalities, ages 16 and above. Participants can choose to participate in three categories: Super Sprint (400m swim, 10km cycling and 2.5km run), Sprint (750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run) and the Olympic Distance (1.5km swim, 40km cycle, 10km run).
“We are really honoured that the second edition of the Dubai Women’s Triathlon will be organised under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,” said Lamia Abdulaziz Khan, head of the event’s Organising Committee and Deputy Chair of the Women’s Sports Committee of Dubai Sports Council, at Tuesday’s press conference.
“This patronage is a reiteration of our wise leadership’s support for women’s sports and physical activities, which are a source of positivity and happiness. Dubai Ladies Club will host the triathlon once again, and like last year, all proceeds from registration will go towards Al Jalila Foundation’s ‘iMcan’ programme.