{"id":3901,"date":"2026-03-29T12:43:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T12:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=3901"},"modified":"2026-03-29T12:50:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T12:50:00","slug":"sabah-to-develop-stand-up-paddleboarding-sport-tourism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=3901","title":{"rendered":"Sabah to develop stand-up paddleboarding sport tourism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sabah is stepping up its push to become a hub for water sports tourism, actively supporting the growth of stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) over the past two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said Sabah\u2019s commitment to the sport was reinforced during the flag-off of the Borneo International SUP Marathon 2026 at a hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis landmark event marks a proud milestone for our state as we host an international SUP marathon \u2014 a sport that combines balance, endurance and determination while navigating open waters,\u201d he said in a Facebook post.<\/p>\n\n\n\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=\"720\" height=\"577\" data-id=\"3902\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/screenshot_20260329_103955_facebook7045720357449556782.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/screenshot_20260329_103955_facebook7045720357449556782.jpg 720w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/screenshot_20260329_103955_facebook7045720357449556782-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He added: \u201cToday, participants are not just competing in a race. They are part of a global movement that celebrates sportsmanship, resilience and the unique connection between people and nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Against the stunning backdrop of Sabah\u2019s coastline, every stroke reflects courage, discipline and the true spirit of adventure.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To ensure safety and promote local talent, the Ministry has deployed 36 International Surfing Association (ISA)-certified local guides, fully sponsored by the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said the event also forms part of Sabah\u2019s broader preparations for Visit Sabah 2027, strengthening the state\u2019s position on the global sporting and tourism map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The marathon features two challenging categories \u2014 21km and 42km \u2014 testing participants\u2019 endurance across Sabah\u2019s open waters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sabah is stepping up its push to become a hub for water sports tourism, actively supporting the growth of stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) over the past two years. 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