Phu Quoc prepares for APEC with IRONMAN 70.3

The BIM Group IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc 2025 event is expected to attract thousands of domestic and international athletes, continuing to affirm Phu Quoc's position as the region's leading endurance sports destination. This year, the event has a special significance as Phu Quoc is the venue for the APEC 2027 Summit. IRONMAN 70.3 will be a warm-up for APEC.

BIM Group IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc 2025 will officially take place from November 14 to 16 at Phu Quoc Marina complex. Photo: PHAM HIEU

After 2 successful seasons, BIM Group IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc 2025 will take place from November 14 to 16 at Phu Quoc Marina Complex, Bai Truong. This area is considered to have suitable natural conditions for sea and island competitions, while ensuring infrastructure and services for a large number of athletes and tourists.

The main activities of BIM Group IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc 2025 take place on November 16, with the following events: 1.9km swim, 90km bike ride, 21.1km run. The event also has many exciting activities such as Sunrise Sprint Vietnam; Ironkids Phu Quoc and the Newborns Run Out community run, promising to bring many exciting sports and tourism experiences to athletes and families, while creating a vibrant atmosphere for the community and visitors.

The combination of sports and tourism and resort opens up opportunities for Phu Quoc to promote the image of sports tourism, while providing athletes, relatives and tourists with many options for suitable programs, destinations and experiences. Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports Tran Nguyen Ba said that IRONMAN 70.3 is an international sporting event. This is also an opportunity to promote the local image, promote economic development, tourism and affirm the position of An Giang in general, Phu Quoc in particular on the regional map. "The province will accompany and support the tournament to take place safely, professionally and effectively. We expect IRONMAN 70.3 to become an annual event, contributing to the goal of building Phu Quoc into an international destination for sports and tourism," said Mr. Tran Nguyen Ba.

BIM Group IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc 2025 has a special mark as it is considered one of the important activities in the preparation roadmap for the APEC Summit 2027 in Phu Quoc. With the participation of nearly 3,000 athletes, including more than 1,000 international athletes from more than 60 countries and territories, the event is an opportunity for Phu Quoc to verify its capacity to organize large-scale activities, from infrastructure, logistics, security, healthcare to international standard tourism and accommodation services. The tournament is expected to create a launching pad for marine sports tourism, while contributing to building the image of Phu Quoc as professional, friendly and capable of hosting regional and global events.

Proud to be a strategic sponsor for the IRONMAN 70.3 event for the third consecutive year, Mr. Doan Quoc Huy - Chairman and CEO of BIM Group said: “For BIM Group, sports is not just a race but a catalyst to promote local tourism, spread healthy lifestyles and connect the community. Through IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc 2025, we continue to affirm our vision of developing Phu Quoc Marina into a destination for international events,” said Mr. Huy.

Mr. Rob Zamacona - General Director of Sunrise Events Vietnam (the exclusive licensee of World Triathlon Corporation for IRONMAN 70.3, 5150 Triathlon Series and Ironkids events in Vietnam) commented: “The tournament is an opportunity for athletes to conquer their limits and spread the spirit of positive living. We appreciate the close coordination of the government and the strategic support of BIM Group”.

This year’s tournament opens up an opportunity for Phu Quoc to introduce its indigenous culture and the hospitality of the island’s people. Phu Quoc not only welcomes a tournament but also welcomes more confidence in the future as a reliable destination for regional and international activities.

Directing the preparation for the BIM Group IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc 2025 event, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Le Van Phuoc emphasized that this is a large-scale, international event with important cultural and social significance for the locality, especially in the context of APEC 2027. Information and propaganda work must be focused on and promoted, ensuring absolute security and safety to create a good image in the eyes of international friends.

PHAM HIEU

Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/phu-quoc-chay-da-cho-apec-bang-ironman-70-3-a466881.html