Mambajao ready for Camiguin international triathlon

Camiguin Gov. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo has expressed his province’s readiness to host the Camiguin International Triathlon (CIT) in Mambajao Feb. 24.

“We are only too glad to be a partner of the Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP) in its sports tourism thrust and develop our province blessed with beauty and bounty into a triathlon center,” said Romualdo, a former congressman.

“Camiguin, unspoilt as it is, is very ideal for communing with nature. That’s why, we will hold the first ITU O3 Long Distance Triathlon in Asia also in Camiguin in August,” said TRAP president and Asian Triathlon Confederation senior vice president Tom Carrasco.

(O3 is three times the distance of Olympic triathlon which is 1.5k swim, 40k bike and 10k run).

Speedo, Department of Tourism, Asian Center for Insulation Phil., Fitness First, Philippine Sports Commission and province of Camiguin sponsor the Camiguin International Triathlon, first qualifying event for local hopefuls to the first Asian Bali Beach Games.

The Cagayan de Oro Triathlon, led by Wilson Lu, is co-organizing the event, which includes a sprint competition (750m swim, 20k bike and 5k run).

A day after the race, there will be an optional bike around Camiguin (64k) serving as a test ride for the O3 and an optional trek to Mt. Hibok-hibok.

Registration: TRAP Office, Room 202 Bldg., Alpha Philsports Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City (Fabie-0915-9430822); Speedo Concept Stores — Ayala Alabang Town Center, SM Megamall, The Podium, Glorietta 4 Makati; Mall of Asia; CDO Tri Office in Cagayan de Oro City (Wilson-0917-4724522) and TRIAD Office in Davao City.

Information: www.triathlon.org.ph, or e-mail info@triathlon,org.ph or [email protected] for more information.