Event achieved goal: Organisers
Kota Kinabalu: The Unity Run/Ride event which ended on July 19, was deemed a success by organisers despite the short promotion time period.
Event Coordinator, Steve J. Mositun said that the event succeeded in achieving its goal in promoting unity among the participants, organisers and nearby community via running and cycling.
“Running and cycling are basically important activities in promoting healthy lifestyle and the race on Sunday proves that unity can be bonded through these activities as we meet our friends or even get to know new people during the event,” he said when contacted yesterday.
The event held at Likas Sports Complex was organised by Community Advent and Casero Events, saw more than 800 active-lifestyle enthusiasts participated in the early morning race.
The main race which was the Unity 10KM Run saw all 300 participants finished the race with local hero Fabian Osmond living up to expectation by winning the men’s category while winning RM500 and medal in the process.
Vincenbert Latius and Ruston Masri completed the top three standing for men’s category, winning RM400 and RM300 with medals respectively.
In the women’s category, Kona Liaw raced home in first place to take RM500 in cash prize with medals while Jenny Kissin and Erristiana Joel crossed the line behind her in second and third place where both won RM400 and RM300 respectively.
While the remaining runners that completed the top ten standings of each categories won cash prizes plus medals each.
Steve added that the participants for the Unity 5KM Run and Unity 25KM Ride also enjoyed their respective races although they did not win anything at the end of the races.
On behalf of the organising committee, he would like to thank the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) for assisting with the traffic flow, Permanis Sdn Bhd for sponsoring Revive Isotonic Drinks to all the participants, Tamparuli Sticker, Community Advent volunteers who came and help out with the event, City Hall (DBKK), Sabah Amateur Radio, KKFM, Likas Sports Complex staffs and St. John Ambulance.
Event Chairman, Datuk Louis Rampas and Community Advent officials thanked Steve together with his crew for giving them a helping hand in organising their first Run and Ride event in Sabah.
Meanwhile, Sabah Tourism Board Chairman, Datuk Joniston Bangkuai and State Deputy Speaker, Datuk Johnny Mositun attended the flag-off ceremony, accompanied by Louis where they were impressed by the turnout of participants for the event.
Steve said that both Joniston and Johnny praise the organiser for coming up with such event for the first time for the general public to participate.
“They hope that Community Advent will continue in organising such event and make it as an annual event for the years to come.
“We saw many smiling faces during the event and nothing is more important than to be united in keeping peace and harmony amongst all Sabahan and Malaysian,” he said.
Source: Daily Express
