Bye bye IRONMAN Langkawi Malaysia.
IRONMAN Malaysia, Langkawi has been the go-to IRONMAN event of most of the Filipino multisport addicts. After 11 years of hosting the toughest IRONMAN on the planet, the event was cancelled for some reason this 2011. I was lucky enough to be able to join Ironman Malaysia 2009 and 2010. Here’s the official statement of the WTC (World Triathlon Council) regarding the status of Asia’s beloved IRONMAN venue.
WTC Announces Hiatus for Malaysian Events
No events to be hosted in Malaysia through 2011
World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), owners and operators of the Ironman and 70.3 event brands, announced earlier this month that it will not host any races in Malaysia during 2011. WTC is currently seeking new partners and venues that will improve the quality and production of events within the country and hopes to introduce new races in 2012.
“Malaysians have shown tremendous enthusiasm for Ironman events for more than a decade and we appreciate their continued support,” said Murphy Reinschreiber, WTC’s managing director of Asia-Pacific. “We hoped to produce at least one event in 2011, but circumstances beyond our control require that we wait until at least 2012. Our decision is not a reflection of the support we’ve received from athletes, local communities, sponsors or the government. We are talking to potential partners and inspecting innovative courses to offer improved events in the future.”Past Malaysian events include Ironman Langkawi Malaysia, which was produced for 11 years, and Ironman 70.3 Putrajaya, which took place in 2009. Competitors looking for alternative events should visit www.ironman.com for the complete 2011 Ironman and 70.3 event schedules.
Athletes and media are advised that WTC is the sole resource for information about Ironman and 70.3 races in Malaysia. Information coming from any other source is not authorized. Additional information and details will be posted to www.ironman.com as they are available.
Media-related inquiries may be directed to Jessica Weidensall at Jessica@ironman.com
Title is misleading sorry. This just stated history of cancellation of IM Langkawi in 2011. They opened registration this year so i think everybody’s question would be, is IM langkawi 2014 cancelled?