The Championship of Spain by Triathlon Autonomies brings together 120 athletes

Melilla will host the Spanish Triathlon Championship this Saturday, an event in which 120 participants from 10 regional teams will meet, including the city team.

The competition, which will be held in men's and women's categories, will consist of swimming 750 meters, 20 kilometers in bike and another 5 on foot.

Between athletes, judges and federations, around 150 people will come to the city.

The test circuit will take place along the Paseo Marítimo for cycling and running, and along San Lorenzo beach for swimming. The Minister of Development, Youth and Sports yesterday highlighted the importance of Melilla hosting a competition of this nature and thanked the Melilla Triathlon Federation for the work carried out in organizing the event.

Although initially the budget requested for this championship amounted to 17.800 euros, the good work done by the Department's technicians, the predisposition shown by the Federation and the contribution and collaboration of the sponsors has meant that the cost of the event has been reduced. reduced to 9.000 euros.

Source: diariosur.es