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MALAYSIA'S best obstacle racers will get the chance to prove it along with those who just want to have a go at the Obstacle Warrior 2021 National Championships Malaysia. Set to take place across three weekends between December 4 and December 19, this event will be held at Escape Petaling Jaya in Paradigm Mall – the first time ever in a shopping mall.
This events has been sanctioned by the Malaysian Obstacle Race Sports Association (Morsa) and approved by the National Sports Council. Escape Petaling Jaya and Paradigm Mall are the host venue for this year’s event via a strategic collaboration between World Sports Entertainment Sdn Bhd and Sim Leisure Group, who designed and built a world-class obstacle course within Escape Petaling Jaya.
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Owned and managed by World Sports Entertainment Sdn Bhd, the Obstacle Warrior National Championships is part of the Obstacle Warrior National League. These leagues are the premier obstacle race sports event and competition in Malaysia. Participants will be part of a fierce competition, as the strongest and fittest participants race against time and compete to become a warrior champion.
“As a sports marketing business with a passion to develop both grass roots and professional sport and significantly raise the standard of athletes, officials and administrators, we are proud to stage the 2021 Obstacle Warrior National Championships,” said Andrew Ng, Executive Director, World Sports Entertainment.
“With the Covid-19 pandemic keeping us home most of last year and this year, I know there are many who turned their homes into gyms and even created mini obstacle courses to work out. So, it is time to put all your training and skills to the test in this obstacle course,” said Alex Cheah, President of Morsa.
Founded in 2015, Morsa has over 15,000 members in Malaysia and Malaysia is the first country to have its own Obstacle Race Sports Association. With over 20 international affiliates, Morsa’s charter has been replicated to guide the formation of other Obstacle Race Sports Associations internationally.
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The Obstacle Warrior 2021 National Championships Malaysia is set to see up to 400 Malaysian contestants racing against the clock to become the final 20, who will proceed to compete in the finals on December 19.
This competition is only open to Malaysians and is split into three categories. The categories are Male, Female and Youth (Under 17), where winners from each category will share RM5,000 in prize money.
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, all participants will be required to arrive 90 minutes beforehand and to comply with all safe practices and rules set by the organiser. In order to limit the number of people on the premises at any one time, there will be around 30 competitors competing within the hour, individually. The event will also be strictly managed and adhere to clean and safe practices with regular sanitising and social distancing.
Those interested to participate can register at www.obstacle-warrior.com. The early bird registration ends November 30 so hurry and secure a spot in the competition. – The Vibes, November 28, 2021
