South Kalimantan to host Triathlon Series 3 on July 25-26

Banjarmasin, S Kalimatan (ANTARA) - South Kalimantan Province will host the National Triathlon Championship Series 3 which will take place on July 25-26, 2025.

"Alhamdulillah, South Kalimantan was appointed as the host of the National Triathlon Championship Series 3, its an honor and a challange," said Chairman of the South Kalimantan Provincial Board of the Indonesian Triathlon Federation (Pengprov FTI) Budiono when confirmed here on Thursday.

Preparation, he said, have been made intensively through online and offline meetings with FTI Central and the Provncial Management.

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Triathlon Series 3 will be centered at the Banua Botanical Garden and the South Kalimantan Provincial office complex in Banjarbaru with a track has met national standards.

“The location is considered very suitable for triathlon, because it was previously used by a number of national athletes, such as Vilon, Jawari Johar, and Eva Desiana,” Budiono pointed out.

Triathlon Series 3 will compete in three categories, Triathlon, Duathlon, and Aquathlon, and was said to be attended by a number of athletes from all over Indonesia who are members of FTI in each province.

Budiono said South Kalimantan focuses on technical aspects while preparing local athletes from districts and cities to compete in this national championship.

“We have athletes who have won Series 1 and 2, we hope when hosting South Kalimantan athletes can maintain their position and become representatives in next national event, even PON,” he said.

In addition to being an achievement event, Budiono said the 2025 Triathlon Series 3 also has an impact on other sectors, such as culture and local economy.

“Activities like this are not just about sports, but also elevating local culture and driving community's economy through sport industry,” he concluded.