Rebecca Grace and Aday Alvarez Diez de Ulzurrun from TriClub Doha, who are taking part in the inaugural Doha Triathlon.
The inaugural Doha Triathlon will take place on January 20 at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Park.
Open to men and women, the event will comprise a 1,500m swim followed by a 40km biking, finishing with a 10km run and a half distance Sprint event.
TricClub Doha is organising the event in partnership with Qatar Cycling Federation (QCF) and local sports marketing and management agency Tasama.
Sheikh Khalid bin Ali Al Thani, President of QCF, which governs triathlon in Qatar, said, “Triathlon is a sport that’s growing very quickly both in Qatar and across the region. In Qatar, we are blessed with perfect conditions and venues for the sport. None better than Museum of Islamic Art Park.”
He added, “TriClub Doha has done an excellent job in promoting and growing the sport in Qatar and so I’m delighted that we’re able to continue this development with a first class Olympic distance and Sprint event right in the heart of Doha. The Doha Triathlon will allow athletes to swim in the azure waters of Doha Bay before taking on the bike ride along the stunning Doha Corniche and then finally completing a challenging triathlon with a run in the pristine grounds of MIA Park.” Hatem El Safty, President of TriClub Doha, is predicting a sell-out for the event. “We are delighted to be announcing this event today and I know triathletes all over Qatar are looking forward to racing in the grounds of MIA Park. It’s an amazing venue with spectacular views of the West Bay skyline and the Museum and so it’s sure to be a sell-out,” said the TriClub President.
“We’ve been talking to the MIA for some time and held a junior test event last year, so we know the venue well. It’s really well suited to triathlon and we can’t wait to race around the park and along the Corniche, it’s the venue in Doha and will showcase our sport as its very best. Triathlon has been growing very quickly in Qatar and across the region, so it’s time that we stage a big event in an iconic venue – Doha Traithlon is the event. ”
Daniel Brown, Acting Director at MIA, said, ”The Museum of Islamic Art is one of Qatar’s most important and iconic landmarks. It has quickly become a destination for tourists and residents alike. The park comes alive every weekend and we’re delighted to welcome triathlon to our growing list of community and international events.”
The Doha Triathon will take place at MIA Park, with the cycle course running along Doha Corniche in the morning of January 20.
Registration is open at www.A1Registration.net.
