Organisers of the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon have pointed to a strong following from GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries.
As noted on the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon Facebook page, ‘Nearly 1,000 athletes from around the GCC, almost 50 percent of total spots available, have registered for this year’s event – a record breaking participation figure of locally-based triathletes!’
GCC countries include: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Abu Dhabi International Triathlon takes place on Saturday 3 March 2012.
