The prestigious Alufar IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon tournament is set to take place in our capital on September 5, with over 1,500 athletes expected to participate from 62 countries.

According to Offsideplus.az, Azerbaijan will be represented by 123 triathletes in this competition.

Athletes will test their skills in three stages: a 1.9-kilometre swim, a 90-kilometre bike ride, and a 21.1-kilometre run. In addition to individual competitions, a relay race will be organised with the participation of 47 teams. At the end of the competition, the three most active clubs will be awarded.

The tournament will feature categories for both men and women, ranging from 13 years old (ages 18 to 84). The top 25 athletes will qualify for the World Championship to be held in the USA in 2027.

As part of the event, on September 4, there will also be an "IRONKIDS" race for children (ages 5-17) and a 5-kilometre "Fun Run" for amateurs.

It is worth noting that the tournament is organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Azerbaijan Triathlon Federation, and the Baku City Circuit Operations Company.