Zambales sports draws bets nationwide

MANILA, Philippines - The Zambales Multi Sports festival has attracted a huge field from across the country, including Cagayan de Oro, Bohol, Palawan, Camarines Norte, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, when it is held Nov. 9-11 in Zambales.

“Already entered in the 36K kayak marathon and the relay event on Nov. 10 are dragon boaters, adventure racers, bikers, open sea swimmers, triathletes, even a car drifting champion, and ordinary folks who just want to enjoy an outdoor adventure,” said event organizer Didi Camara from the Philippine Kayaking Association.

Camara is also awaiting participants from Pangasinan, Occidental Mindoro, Leyte and Ilocos. Aside from outdoor events on Nov. 10 and 11, there will also be competitions in boxing, chess, taekwondo and swimming on Nov. 9.

Close to P100,000 will be at stake in the different races for the weekend, including the 36K kayak marathon from Candelaria to Masinloc and ending at Uacon Lake, the relay race which includes open water swimming, tandem kayaking, trail bike and a beach run and the 20K and 40K bike races, set on the last day together with a kayaking eco tour ending in Potipot Island.

For details, contact Didi Camara, 468-7091 and 0915-3752225 or log on to kayakphilippines.com.