Sports and Youth Minister Ashraf Sobhy honored the first three winners of IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship (men and women), held in Hurghada’s Sahl Hasheesh.

Sobhy expressed his happiness for Egypt’s host of this important sports event for the first time with the participation of 1,500 competitors.

Sobhy pointed out to the importance of the Sports and Youth Ministry’s cooperation with the private sector.

The championship, which is one of the strongest tournaments worldwide, includes three competitions: swimming for a total of 1.9 km, running for a total of 90 km, and cycling for 90 km.

Source: State Information Service Egypt