LOCAL leaders in the 16 municipalities of the province of Capiz has thrown their all-out support to the First Capiz International Triathlon set on April 22 and 23 in Roxas City.
Event chairman Greg Atienza said the sports tourism project of Capiz Gov. Tony Del Rosario has inspired Capiz municipalities to send participants to complement the countless support of the event concerning safety and security of the participants and visitors, and also promotions.
Provincial tourism officer Al Tesoro and his municipal tourism officers are also upbeat promoting the event dubbed Triaksyon 2017 which is part of the main activities for this year’s Capiztahan.
Some 350 local and international triathletes are seeing action in the event to be staged in the “Seafood Capital” of the country.
Atienza said several private individuals and local business groups are also supporting the event co-presented by ACS Manufacturing Corp. and Double Dragon Properties Corp.
The categories are the Standard Distance (1,500-meter swim, 54-kilometer bike and 12-km run), Sprint (750-meter swim, 22-km bike and 6-km run) and Relay (1,500-meter swim, 54-km bike and 12-km run).