Hong Kong triathlon head coach eyeing long-term gains from home race, as city works on competing with elite
- This month’s Asia Triathlon Cup will take place in downtown Central, and begin with a swim in Victoria Harbour
- Head coach Andrew Wright says sport needs to be visible so new talent is drawn to it
Head coach Andrew Wright said staging the Asia Triathlon Cup against the backdrop of Hong Kong’s iconic skyline would help attract a new generation of athletes and keep the city’s current stars on their toes.
The race, which takes place in 11 days’ time, begins with a swimming leg in Victoria Harbour, before the athletes cycle and run along the iconic harbourfront, finishing in the shadow of the Hong Kong Observation Wheel.
All four members of the Hong Kong team that claimed mixed-relay bronze at the Asian Games will compete, with qualification points for next year’s Olympics up for grabs.
In addition to those vying for honours in the elite field, triathletes will compete in older age-group categories, and junior athletes will contest the Asia Triathlon Youth Championship.
“We have to increase our talent pool, and that happens through development, which is why this race is amazing for us,” said Wright, who took over as Hong Kong Triathlon head coach in 2020.
