The city is hosting the MOIL Tigerman Triathlon (Swimming, Cycling, and Running) on January 10 and 11. A total of 5 lakh in prize money will be awarded in a number of categories.
This national level race is being competed in by athletes from Nagpur, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Kolhapur, Satara, Bengaluru, Chennai, and other cities.
Three events will make up the Olympic standard solo relay: a 1500-meter swim, a 40-kilometer bike ride, and a 10-kilometer run. In addition, a number of long-distance races are planned. The event’s logo was revealed on Tuesday at the Tigerman Triathlon Expo, which took place at Moil headquarters.
Senior Moil and organizing committee officials that were in attendance. Race director Tigeman Dr Amit Samarth added, “It will draw hundreds of people and families to the city, attract tourism and Tiger Tourism, and provide the city enormous publicity as a sporting destination.”