THE Powerman Asia Duathlon Championships is making a comeback to Putrajaya on March 6, 2016, after a two-year hiatus in the region.
Race organiser E-Plus Entertainment Productions aims to have around 3,000 participants at the event, including top duathletes from around the world, to participate in the run-bike-run race format.
John Raadschelders, president of the International Powerman Association said: “Globally, Powerman is considered the pinnacle of Duathlon competition and the sport of Duathlon as a natural progression for runners and cyclists.
“As running and cycling continue to grow as competitive sports, we are happy the Powerman Asia Championships will be revived to provide a platform for sportsmen and sportswomen to challenge themselves. Malaysia has hosted Powerman since 2002 and is the natural location to host the Asia Championships.”
The event is expected to boost spending and attract greater inbound traffic to the country, according to Tony Nagamaiah, general manager of Malaysia Major Events.
“By hosting Powerman in Malaysia, we target almost 2,500 international participants and spectators, with an estimated economic impact of RM16 million (US$4 million) generated from tourist expenditure,” he said.
