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170 participants showcase skills and enthusiasm in Najd Al Miqsar

December 07, 2024 / 12:51 PM
170 participants showcase skills and enthusiasm in Najd Al Miqsar
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Sharjah24: Yousef Al Hosani, who is the Executive Director of Events at the Sharjah Sports Council, recently shared that 170 athletes took part in the Najd Al Miqsar Challenge held in Khorfakkan on Saturday.
The event included a mix of activities such as kayaking, running, and cycling. 

Al Hosani explained to "Sharjah 24" that athletes from various emirates across the country joined in on the fun. The competition kicked off with rowing at Al Rafisah Dam Lake, followed by biking to the village of Najd Al Miqsar, and finished with a running event on a designated mountain trail near the village where the finish line was set up.

He detailed that the kayaking segment covered a distance of 500 meters, the cycling route was around 10 kilometers, and the running portion stretched for about 3 kilometers. 

Al Hosani emphasized that this new event, which combines different sports, is part of the Council's efforts to encourage more people to engage in sports as part of their daily lives. It also aims to highlight the beautiful tourist attractions throughout Sharjah's cities and regions.
 
December 07, 2024 / 12:51 PM

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