KIULU: Over 600 people put their endurance to the test in the 3rd Kiulu Adventure Challenge 2017 here on Sunday.
The adventure race saw local and international participants cycle 30km past several villages; and run 13km along the Kiulu river, which is an international water rafting hotspot.
Sabah Tourism Board chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said that this year's participation is encouraging, having exceeded its goal of 500 participants.
"This is also the first time Pekan Kiulu became the start and end point for the challenge. (Situating the race there), where 50 stalls were set up during the challenge, will benefit local traders and entrepreneurs.
"Not only is this is a sporting event, it is also a platform to promote the handicraft and traditional food and drink of the local community," he told reporters after flagging-off the event.
Meanwhile, on the subject of tourism, the Kiulu assemblyman said that the construction of adequate infrastructure should be given emphasis to help develop rural tourism.
This includes improving roads, and providing clean water and power supply to rural areas.
"Therefore, I hope that the villagers and local community leaders will continue to give their support to rural tourism, thus boosting the economy of Kiulu," Joniston added
Translated from Berita Harian