HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad to patronise 2022 Asia Triathlon Cup

Manama, Dec. 13 (BNA): Under the patronage of the First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport, General Sports Authority Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee President, His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the kingdom will host the 2022 Bahrain ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup, coinciding with Bahrain's celebrations of its National Days. The kingdom's designation as hosts of this year's event confirms the Asian Triathlon Federation's confidence in its distinguished organisational potentials, especially its successful hosting of Asia Triathlon Cup and Championship last year despite the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Registration has been open for those wishing to participate in the 750-metre swimming competition, the 20-km cycling race and the five-km running contest.