Bahrain’s challenge begin today in Cairns

Manama 

Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa leads Bahrain Endurance Team today in the Cairns Ironman Challenge in Australia where more than 3800 international triathletes are competing.

Shaikh Nasser will take part in the full-distance triathlon which includes a 3.8km swim, 190km cycling and a 42.2km run, while team members Eric Watson and David Taylor race in the half-distance challenge which consists of a 1.9km swim, 90km cycling and a 21.1km.

The race will also see the participation of Bahrain Endurance 13 “Elite” Team members such as James Cunnama and Catherine Steven.

The team have been briefed about the different stages of the race, which will start at the city’s coastline and all contenders were warned of the dangers of crocodiles and sharks in the swimming course. 

Therefore, the organising committee limited the swimming area to avoid any accidents or injuries. All contenders will start the swimming challenge at the same time.

Shaikh Nasser met team members and highlighted that participation also promotes the Kingdom of Bahrain in international sports events and maintain the previous achievements of the team and later led a final running session despite the showery weather.

The Challenge has been widely promoted by the  Australian media and Shaikh Nasser in an interview with FM Hot, spoke about the event and the importance of participation by the Bahrain Endurance Team and Carins Channel 7 also featured the Bahraini team.

This is the third international full-course triathlon challenge for Shaikh Nasser, the first being in Florida, US and the second in South Africa.

Led by Shaikh Nasser, the team includes Shaikh Saqr bin Salman Al Khalifa, Emirati triathlete Ahmed Al Haj, Abdulla Al Shamlan, Hamza, Salem Al Dossary, Nawaf Al Dhaen, Ali Janahi, Dave Taylor, Eric Watson, Hamad Al Muraisi, Mohammed Isa Al Ghais, Fabian and Michael Calahorra.