Aceh International Marathon 2018
BANDA ACEH - The Aceh government will hold the Aceh International Marathon 2018 in Sabang, 29 July. Activities predicted to be followed by 4,000 runners aim to promote hospitality and safe atmosphere and openness of Aceh for tourists and investment.
The assertion was conveyed by Governor of Aceh, drh Irwandi Yusuf MSc, in preparing meeting of Aceh International Marathon 2018, in his office on Monday (29/1). Irwandi hopes that through the international event, it can open the eyes of the world related to the current condition of Aceh.
"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 this archipelago is the gate of tourism in Aceh, "said Irwandi Yusuf in front of the meeting participants.
The meeting was also attended by Head of Youth and Sports Agency, Musri Idris, Head of Culture and Tourism, Reza Fahlevi, Head of Health Office, dr Hanif, Head of Isra Bureau, Sulaiman, and Head of Public Relations and Protocol of Aceh Government Mulyadi Nurdin.
To succeed the activity, the governor urges all stakeholders to seriously prepare all their needs. Thus, Aceh International Marathon 2018 became one of the most memorable events by the participants, both local, national and international athletes.
"For the sake of the event's success, please think of the unthinkable. Pemko Sabang with BPKS and all related agencies must continue to coordinate and work as well as possible for the success of Aceh Internastional Marathon 2018, "the governor command who has a hobby of flying this plane.
In addition Irwandi also requested that athletes in Aceh be trained and trained specifically, if necessary bring in an experienced trainer. "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, "he said.
While the Mayor of Sabang, Nazaruddin with related agencies declared a commitment to succeed the marathon run as far as 42 kilo meters. In addition to the activities of Aceh Internastional Marathon 2018 will also be filled with Half Marathon 21 Kilometers, 10 Kilometers and 5 Kilometers, with total prizes reaching Rp 2.5 billion.
