Kota Kinabalu: Next year’s ‘Challenge-family The Championship’ is likely to be the season opener for Sabah’s top triathlete Yatim Zainal Abidin following the Covid-19 pandemic that resulted in the cancellation of many competitions worldwide.
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The iconic world triathlon event, in Samorin, Slovakia, which the 43-year-old was looking forward to make his debut was originally set to be held in May, then it was later postponed to August 16 this year before the organiser settled for the new date from May 22-23 next year instead.
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Despite the disruptions, he is fully focused to make a strong impact among the world’s top athletes in the competition.
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