Muscat: The second edition of Oxy Ultra Marathon will kick off on 7 December 2023 at Wadi Al Khoudh in the Wilayat of A’Seeb.
The three-day marathon is organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth. Such details were stated during the press conference held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Muscat today.
Zayana Abdullah Al Ya’rubi, Director of Qualitative Bodies Department at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, affirmed that the Ministry, represented by the Directorate General of Sports Activities, sought to diversify its events, activities and programmes in a manner consistent with the general trends to upgrade the multiple talents that the Sultanate of Oman enjoys in the sporting aspect.
She added that the Sultanate of Oman is one of the countries characterized by unique geographical diversity and attractive terrains that attract international sports tourism.
The first edition of the marathon witnessed the participation of 1,000 competitors representing 23 countries and who were ambassadors to promote the Sultanate of Oman, Zayana said.
For his part, Mohammed Khalfan Al Obaidani, CEO of MGE, which organizes the event, said that the race will include many events, including a 10-kilometre race open to all age groups, a race for children of varying distances according to age groups, and a race that will be dedicated to the category of people with disabilities. As for the main race, it will be a race full of challenges, for a distance of 50 km for the age group of 18 years and older.
He expressed his thanks to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth and Occidental Oman for the strategic partnership in the sports field. He asserted that this cooperation will bear fruit in the long term in terms of in-country value (ICV).
The Oxy Ultra Marathon is an exceptional sporting event that brings together running and endurance enthusiasts from all over the Sultanate of Oman and beyond. It aims to highlight the Muscat and focus on mountain sports in Oman.
The marathon seeks to place Muscat on the map of global mountain sports and make it a distinctive destination for fans of this sport. The event includes challenging tracks of various distances suitable for all levels and abilities, from beginner participants to running professionals. – ONA
more recommended stories
-
His Majesty, Canadian Prime Minister discuss current developments in phone call
Muscat: His Majesty the Sultan and.
-
Steven Yoogalingam appointed as new CEO of Port of Salalah
Steven Yoogalingam new CEO at the.
-
First session of Oman Climate Week from February 24
Muscat: The first session of Oman.
-
GCC Statistical Affairs Permanent Committee Holds 11th Meeting in Muscat
Muscat: The 11th meeting of the.
-
Oman celebrates the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman, represented.
-
Al Buraimi Municipality reviews railway project between Oman and UAE
Al Buraimi: The Municipal Council in.
-
Oman’s Ambassador named “Personality of the Year” in Brazil
Oman’s Ambassador Chosen as Brazil’s “Personality.
-
Two arrested stealing electrical cables, AC units in Oman
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP).
-
Oman, Iraq hold political talks
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman and.
-
An Omani company success story in producing rock sample boxes
Muscat: Tatronic Middle East has announced.