Aceh Will Hold International Marathon
Aceh Will hold International Marathon 2018 in Sabang City on July 29th.
The event was held by the Government of Aceh in order to promote the hospitality and safe atmosphere and opening of Aceh for tourists and investment. This activity is expected to open the eyes of the world related to the current condition of Aceh.
The assertion was delivered by Aceh Governor, Drh Irwandi Yusuf M Sc, to the participants of the preparation meeting of the implementation of Aceh International Marathon 2018, in the Governor's office, Monday (29/1/2018).
"The Aceh International Marathon is conducted so that the people of the world know that Aceh is truly open to tourists and investment. Selection of Sabang as the location of activities because the island city is the gate of tourism in Aceh, "said Irwandi Yusuf.
The meeting was also attended by Head of Youth and Sports Agency, Head of Culture and Tourism, Head of Health Office, Head of Isra Bureau, and Head of Public Relations and Protocol Bureau of Aceh Government, Mulyadi Nurdin.
To succeed in this activity, the Governor urges all relevant stakeholders to seriously prepare everything, so that the Aceh International Marathon 2018 becomes one of the most memorable events by the participants, whether local, national or international athletes.
"For the sake of the event's success, please think of the unthinkable. Pemko Sabang with BPKS and all related agencies should continue to coordinate and work as well as possible for the success of Aceh Internastional Marathon 2018, "said the Governor.
Meanwhile, to improve the competitiveness of local athletes, Pilot Eagle One Hanakaru Hokagata appealed to the Office of Youth and Sports to conduct training and training on potential talents that dimiiki Aceh
"Need training for local talent. With the length of time remaining, it is not impossible that the local potential of Aceh will be able to compete with marathon athletes from abroad. If necessary bring in experienced trainers, "added the Governor of Aceh.
In line with the Governor, Steffy Burase as the party who has conducted a survey for this activity stated that the event will be followed by 4,000 athletes from around the world including Aceh. According to him Aceh has local potential that will be able to compete with international runners
"The Aceh runners, especially Sabang, have the potential to compete with foreign runners. Moreover, during this local potential has got a touch of cold hands from Kenya's marathon asala coach, yaiu David and Rebecca, "Steffy said
Meanwhile, supporting the success of Aceh Internastional Marathon 2018, Mayor of Sabang, Nazaruddin as well as a number of Head of Aceh Working Unit concerned who attended the meeting expressed his commitment to succeed the Aceh Marathon International 2018
Not only Full Marathon 42 Kilometers, Aceh International Marathon 2018 will also be filled with Half Marathon 21 Kilometers, 10 Kilometers and 5 Kilometers, with total prizes reaching Rp 2.5 billion.
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