{"id":17056,"date":"2018-06-26T13:04:34","date_gmt":"2018-06-26T13:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.challenge-family.com\/challenge-family\/uncategorized\/challengefamily-introduces-triathlon-festival-in-hong-kong\/"},"modified":"2024-05-29T15:46:48","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T15:46:48","slug":"challengefamily-introduces-triathlon-festival-in-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.challenge-family.com\/challenge-family\/news\/challengefamily-introduces-triathlon-festival-in-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"CHALLENGEFAMILY introduces Triathlon Festival in Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"normal\" align=\"center\"><strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY<\/em><strong> introduces<br \/>\nTriathlon Festival in Hong Kong<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">Hong Kong, one of the most spectacular and most energetic cities in the world has today been announced as the newest host city of a\u00a0<strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY\u00a0<\/em>globaltriathlon series. There will be an Olympic Distance race, a Sprint Distance race and variety of side events for the entire family. Both distances at\u00a0<strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>HONGKONG\u00a0<\/em>will take place on 25th November 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Next to these main events there will be a women\u2019s run and a kids\/junior challenge. ,,We are excited to welcome participants to our incredible race venue at Plover Cove Reservoir, which is located only one hour away from bustling central Hong Kong&#8221;, said Kent Wong,\u00a0<strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>HONGKONG\u2019s\u00a0<\/em>Race Director. ,,Athletes will be treated to a stunning course with incredible scenery.\u00a0<strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>HONGKONG\u00a0<\/em>is the first and only international triathlon event in Hong Kong and it is a privilege to join the worldwide series of\u00a0<strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY\u00a0<\/em>events.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This feeling of a privilege is the same for<strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY\u00a0<\/em>CEO Zibi Szlufcik. ,,For us it&#8217;s important to host iconic races in great environments and drive the development of Triathlon sport globally. Hong Kong, one of the most amazing cities of the world, of course is one of those places. We believe this is a race you don&#8217;t want to miss and you will never forget as this is the first international Triathlon event in Hong Kong. Not only because of the amazing scenery, but also because of the quality we will offer here to every single triathlete. #AllAboutTheAthlete&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The swim leg for\u00a0<strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>HONGKONG\u00a0<\/em>is located at the Plover Cove Water Sports Centre in Tolo Harbour. 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With Challenge Hong Kong we hope to showcase this incredible destination to the World\u2019s triathletes and create a true bucket-list event.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHALLENGEFAMILY introduces Triathlon Festival in Hong Kong\u00a0 Hong Kong, one of the most spectacular and most energetic cities in the world has today been announced as the newest host city of a\u00a0CHALLENGEFAMILY\u00a0globaltriathlon series. There will be an Olympic Distance race, a Sprint Distance race and variety of side events for the entire family. 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