The event organizer: About 1,000 athletes from around the world are expected to take part
Major General Dr. Khaled Mubarak, Governor of South Sinai, held a coordination meeting to discuss preparations and arrangements for hosting the international "IRONMAN 2026" race in Sharm El-Sheikh next October, attended by a representative of the organizing company and the Undersecretary of the Directorate of Youth and Sports in the governorate, in line with the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to support sports tourism and host major international events.
During the meeting, the details of the championship, one of the most prominent global sporting events, were reviewed. The race consists of 3 consecutive stages: a 2 km swim, a 90 km bike race, followed by a 21 km run.
The organizing company's representative stressed that choosing Sharm El-Sheikh to host this global event reflects the confidence of international sports institutions in the city's advanced infrastructure and its ability to organize major sporting events in line with the highest organizational and security standards, stressing that the championship will help promote Egypt as a safe and attractive sports and tourism destination, as well as support the local economy and strengthen the concept of sustainable sports tourism.
He stated that the championship is expected to see the participation of about 1,000 athletes of various nationalities, reflecting the international nature of the event, as the IRONMAN race is held in about 250 countries around the world and is one of the most important sporting events combining physical challenge and professional competition.
For his part, the Governor of South Sinai said that Sharm El-Sheikh hosting this championship comes as part of strengthening Egypt's tourism and sporting standing globally, especially given the city's distinguished tourism assets and infrastructure.
The governor stressed the importance of full coordination between the relevant bodies to ensure the event is staged in an honourable manner befitting Egypt's name, helping stimulate tourist traffic and support the local economy in South Sinai Governorate, according to the official Facebook page of the Governor of South Sinai.
