{"id":3354,"date":"2024-11-01T03:49:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T03:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=3354"},"modified":"2024-11-01T03:51:06","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T03:51:06","slug":"elite-athletes-to-compete-in-gruelling-race-at-tanjung-aru-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=3354","title":{"rendered":"Elite athletes to compete in gruelling race at Tanjung Aru beach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"503\" data-id=\"3355\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/screenshot_20241101_114755_google7369821009181456722-1024x503.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/screenshot_20241101_114755_google7369821009181456722-1024x503.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/screenshot_20241101_114755_google7369821009181456722-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/screenshot_20241101_114755_google7369821009181456722-768x378.jpg 768w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/screenshot_20241101_114755_google7369821009181456722.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Asia Triathlon Cup 2024 will be held on 2 November 2024 at Tanjung Aru Beach, featuring 63 elite athletes from 13 countries and 150 age-group athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The competition includes 43 men and 20 women from Japan, Australia, the United States, Great Britain, Uzbekistan, and various Southeast Asian nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will compete in a gruelling multi-discipline event encompassing swimming, cycling, and running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The Asia Triathlon Cup is more than just a race; it is an opportunity to showcase the beauty, culture, and hospitality of Sabah and to strengthen Kota Kinabalu\u2019s position as a global sports tourism hub,\u201d said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith the eyes of the international sports community on Sabah, we are excited to once again host this world-class event that celebrates the spirit of competition and promotes our state as an adventure and nature destination,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ministry aims to leverage this event to foster long-term interest in Sabah among international travellers and sports enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With scenic race routes set against the stunning backdrop of the South China Sea and Kota Kinabalu\u2019s natural landmarks, the 2024 event promises a unique experience for both participants and spectators.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Asia Triathlon Cup 2024 will be held on 2 November 2024 at Tanjung Aru Beach, featuring 63 elite athletes from 13 countries and 150 age-group athletes. 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