Competitions for the Republic Triathlon and Aquathlon Championship kicked off today, Sunday, on the sea corniche in Tartus, with approximately 100 male and female athletes representing nine provinces competing in various age categories.
Dr. Dana Shabat, President of the Triathlon Federation, emphasized that the championship sees the widest participation, marking the largest in the Republic for this sport, and highlighted the importance of this involvement in expanding the base of practitioners and strengthening the presence of triathlon in the provinces.
Shabat clarified that the championship includes triathlon competitions, which combine swimming, cycling, and running, while aquathlon comprises the first run, swimming, and a second run, noting that these sports require speed, endurance, and proper energy distribution.
Securing Requirements for the Championship's Success
On his part, Muawiyah Hammami, Director of Sports and Youth in Tartus, stated that the directorate worked to secure the necessary logistical and organizational requirements to ensure the championship's success, in coordination with relevant authorities, contributing to providing suitable conditions for the competitions.
Coaches and athletes from the participating national teams praised the level of organization and the competitive atmosphere, emphasizing the importance of holding such championships in developing triathlon, raising the players' level, and providing them with the opportunity to achieve positive results.
Ahmed Raji, coach of the Aleppo national team and head of the Triathlon Committee in the province, said the championship was characterized by good organization and a high level of competition, pointing out the importance of Tartus hosting Republic championships, especially after a period of absence of sports activities there.
The championship comes within the Triathlon Federation's plan aimed at enhancing the spread of the game and developing local competitions, providing players from different age groups with the opportunity to showcase their abilities and improve their levels.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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