ADM NEWS | Yas bin Hamdan bin Zayed visits Challenge Sir Bani Yas 2026
Sheikh Yas bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan has attended the second edition of Challenge Sir Bani Yas. The event is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra region. Challenge Sir Bani Yas was the first long-distance triathlon held in the Middle East and North Africa, and this edition stands as the largest event in the Challenge Family series, hosted across 28 countries worldwide.
Sheikh Yas was accompanied on his visit by Sheikh Khalifa bin Saeed bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Hamdan bin Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, His Excellency Nasser Mohammed Al Mansouri, Undersecretary of the Ruler’s Representative Court in Al Dhafra Region, His Excellency Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Group CEO of ADNEC Group, and several senior officials from the Al Dhafra Region.
During his tour, Sheikh Yas explored the main races of the event, which feature elite internationally ranked triathletes. He also visited the Race Village, the central hub of the event, which offers a variety of activities and entertainment options for participants, families and spectators of all ages.
The full-distance triathlon includes a 3.8-kilometre swim, a 172-kilometre cycling race, and a 42.2-kilometre run. The medium-distance race features a 1.9-kilometre swim, an 82-kilometre cycling race, and a 21.1-kilometre run. Meanwhile, the Olympic-distance race consists of a 1.5-kilometre swim, a 36-kilometre cycling race, and a 10-kilometre run.
