Sharjah 24: The Sharjah Sports Council (SSC) is organising the Sharjah Duathlon on Friday, March 22, as part of its series of community activities for the holy month of Ramadan.
The event, which includes two running and cycling races, will be held at the University City in Sharjah in cooperation with a number of supporting bodies.
Registration for participation is made through the link https://linktr.ee/sharjahsc, and the event aims to include 200 competitors of both sexes in the categories: “Sprint” which is running 5 km, then cycling 20 km, then running 2.5 km. “Super Sprint” is running 2.5 km, then cycling 10 km, then running 2.5 km. “Junior” is running 1.5 km, then cycling 10 km, then running 1.5 km.
The first race for the “Sprint” category begins at 9 p.m., followed by a 5-minute interval, the “Super Sprint” race, then “Junior” will begin. The ceremony for crowning the medal winners begins starting at ten and half in the evening.
Dr. Yasser Omar Al Doukhi, Director of the Sports and Community Events Department, stated that the duathlon is one of the popular community events for athletes of different nationalities and ages.
He added: “We are happy that the proceeds of this event will benefit the Sharjah Charity International, as contributions from the Sharjah Sports Council to the charitable community aspect in this holy month, noting that the council is keen to organise it to promote the concept of sports as a way of life, especially since running and cycling tracks have become abundantly available in Sharjah parks and gardens.”
He invited fans of both sports to take advantage of the opportunity and participate in the event.
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