Team Herald
PANJIM: Over 1,300 triathletes from India and abroad are expected to take part in India’s only Ironman event which is scheduled to be held in Goa on November 13, 2022.
Considered to be one of the greatest endurance challenges, Ironman 70.3 Goa is returning with its second edition, after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
With the number of registrations going up for this year’s race, the organisers Yoska as well as Government of Goa is leaving no stone unturned to ensure participants return with the best memories from the race day which will involve a grueling 1.9km swim, 90 kms cycling and 21kms run covering some of Goa’s most iconic locations.
In an overwhelming response to the call for registrations, participants from 21 countries between the age group of 18 to 69 have registered for the event. Ironman 70.3 Goa has an increased awareness this time around with participants from Diu, Daman, Jammu; Kashmir, Odisha, Puducherry, Punjab and Uttarakhand. There will also be over 100 relay teams, including corporate relay teams taking part in the event.
The 2022 Ironman 70.3 Goa will also offer qualifying slots for the 2023 Ironman 70.3 World Championship which has encouraged higher participation. The number of participants for Ironman 70.3 Goa has already surpassed the 1,100 mark set in 2019.
To register for individual race and relay, click on: https://www.ironman.com/im703-goa More details about the event can be found on the official website, https://www.ironman.com/im703-goa. Know more on: https://www.yoska.in/iron-man.