With Challenge Philippines' resounding success in Subic Bay and Bataan last February, it is no surprise that they are now preparing for a new race called Challenge CamSur.
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| Challenge Philippines 2015 Set |
Challenge Philippines 2014
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| Challenge Philippines Triathlon |
Challenge Philippines
earlier this year showcased over 729 athletes from 38 countries.
Triathletes from different walks of life, including two crown princes of
Bahrain, competed in the inaugural race.
25 of the world’s fastest pro triathletes participated in
Challenge Philippines
competing for two million pesos, the largest prize purse in Asia. Among
them are Australia’s Michael Murphy and other current world champions.
Challenge Camsur 2015
Set on
June 14, 2015 for
Camarines Sur,
Challenge Camsur is pattered after the original
Challenge Philippines Triathlon which will also be held in Subic Bay and Bataan on
February. 21, 2015.
The launch a few days ago at
55 Events Place in Quezon City was led by
Leverage Sports Asia Chief Executive Officer
David Voth.
“We
are honored to welcome Challenge CamSur as part of the Challenge
Philippine’s Family of races. Camsur has a rich tradition and legacy in
the sport of Philippine triathlons… With the passion and warmth always
evident from the people of Camarines Sur supporting our athletes, it’s
just amazing,” said David Voth, CEO of Leverage Sports Asia and chairman of Challenge Philippines Race.
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| Challenge Philippines Camsur Press Conference |
Challenge Family,
owner of the global triathlon series of long and half distance races,
is known worldwide for giving the most iconic and beautiful race
locations. This is exemplified with the announcement of the new
Challenge CamSur.
Camarines Sur
Governor Miguel Viallafuerte and father
Lray Viallafuerte also gave delivered their messages in the press conference.
“We
in the province of CamSur are proud to be part of the Challenge Family
Global Series and we are looking forward to host the CamSur Challenge
triathlon next year as a banner event of Challenge Philippines,” CamSur Gov. Miguel Luis Villafuerte said. “Being
the host of the first major international triathlon event sanctioned by
the World Triathlon Corporation in the country in 2009, and this was
for three consecutive years until 2011, our contribution to the growth
of triathlon in the Philippines is substantive. This has established for
us a solid international reputation in terms of hosting world-class
triathlon events.”
Villafuerte pointed out that Camsur holds a unique draw when it comes to hosting such international sporting events.
“There
is strong government support and we are able to offer a complete and
integrated package… To add to all these is the enthusiasm and
involvement of the local residents who go out as early as 4 a.m. and
line the race routes to cheer for the competitors,” Villfuerte shared.
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| Triathlon: Swim, Bike, & Run |
Challenge Camsur Details
Hubble Multisport Inc. Director
Julian Paolo Tayag, Yellow Cab Pizza Co. Chief Operating Offcier
Roy Quejada,
Eric Imperio,
Kennet Romero,
Anna Stroh, and international triathlon athlete
Michael Murphy also graced the event.
“Being
part of the Challenge Family provides an ideal platform to continue our
objectives established over a decade ago, but with a wider reach… I am
very delighted to have Yellow Cab on board as a Title Sponsor of the
Challenge Brand in Philippines. Having supported Triathlon since 2008,
having Yellow Cab as part of the Family is a wonderful match”, Challenge Director Jumbo Tayag said.
The
new title sponsorship with Yellow Cab Co. for Challenge Philippines and
Challenge Camsur, with an initial term of 3 years, will begin
immediately. The famous pizza chain has been a long-time supporter of
triathlon by supporting its own team, Team Yellow Cab, and many sport
development programs, including its support of Challenge Philippines in
2014 as an official partner.
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| Challenge CamSur is Ready |
“The Challenge Philippines Brand and Yellow
Cab share a certain status in the market. Only a few can be a
triathlete, but a lot of people are aspiring to be one. Similar to
Yellow Cab, customers sees the brand as aspirational, a brand that you
want to be associated with,” said Roy Quejada, chief operating officer of Yellow Cab Co.
After
registration, all athletes will get the chance to win a year-round
season pass to select Challenge Family races including a coveted race
kit to Challenge Roth in 2015. The promotion will run for a limited time
only. Athletes may register and join through
http://bit.ly/30YearsOfRoth.
"The
2014 Challenge Philippines race course in Bataan was proclaimed by many
around the world as being the ‘World's Toughest Course.’ Our goal for
Challenge Camsur is to design and deliver one of the fastest courses in
Asia," Voth said.
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| Sports Manila with Governor Migs Villafuerte, Lray Villafuerte, and Int'l Triathlon Athlete Michael Murphy |
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| Challenge CamSur "Fast" |
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| Challenge CamSur |
Know more about Challenge Philippines and Challenge Camsur at their website http://challengephilippines.com.ph and Facebook page.
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