OSIM 2007 Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asian Cup to take place September 23 and 30 at Plover Cove, Tai Po

OSIM, a global leader in health and lifestyle products, has released details of the OSIM 2007 Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asian Cup which will be held over consecutive Sundays on 23 and 30 September at Plover Cove, Tai Po.

Organized by the Hong Kong Triathlon Association (HKTriA), co-organized by Enterprise Sports Group (ESG), and sanctioned by the International Triathlon Union (ITU) and Asian Triathlon Confederation (ASTC), the OSIM 2007 Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asian Cup is an annual event in Hong Kong.

The arrangement of consecutive Sundays is aimed at providing more opportunities for participants from different age groups and teams to watch and participate in the event, as well as enhancing their preparation from observing world class athletes on the first Race Day.

This year’s prize purse is US$25,000 and the winning athletes will also gain world ranking points as confirmed by Tiger Choy, President of the Hong Kong Triathlon Association who today thanked OSIM for its second consecutive year of title sponsorship for the Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asian Cup. 

Choy said, “OSIM is a great benefactor of triathlon sport in Asia. Last year, with the support of OSIM, the Hong Kong Triathlon attracted a big crowd of spectators and set a new event record for participation. We are confident that our second year of collaboration with OSIM will further promote the sport of triathlon in Hong Kong and help more people experience the inspiration and excitement of this sport.”

To encourage wider participation (particularly amongst youths) and further promote the sport in Hong Kong, the OSIM 2007 Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asian Cup is introducing a variety of race categories for participants of every age and fitness level to take up the challenge, from the ITU – standard Olympic Distance Triathlon to a Sprint Distance Triathlon and a Fun Triathlon. A Team Relay element has also been included to encourage the general public to take part. Teams of three people can register for the OSIM Hong Kong Triathlon with one team member responsible for each discipline (swim, bike and run). Apart from a Corporate Triathlon Challenge and School and Kids Aquathon, the organizers have also introduced a Corporate Aquathon category this year to offer a greater race variety for Corporate participants.

Olympic Distance: Swim 1500m, Bike 40km, Run 10km
Sprint Triathlon: Swim 750m, Bike 20km, Run 5km
Fun Triathlon: Swim 250m, Bike 10km, Run 3km
Corporate Challenge: Swim 250m, Bike 10km, Run 3km
Age Group Aquathon: Swim 500m, Run 5km
Kids Aquathon: Swim 250m, Run 2.5km
Kids/ School/ Corporate Aquathon Relay: Swim 250m, Run 3km

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