Last updated on 18 April 2015 - 06:19pm
Zaim Zamani
PUTRAJAYA: 30 athletes from various countries will congregate at Putrajaya for the World Strongest Man 2015 event.
This will be the second time Malaysia hosts this event, having previously hosted the 2002 edition.
Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) president Tan Sri Aseh Che Mat said PPj are delighted and thrilled to have 30 of the World's strongest man here.
He also said it was an honour for Putrajaya to be chosen as the venue host the premier event which will be broadcast to more than 400 million viewers worldwide.
"With our wide spaced roads, pedestrian walks and scenic view, Putrajaya provides one of the best landscapes for an event of this calibre," he said during the World's Strongest Man 2015 press conference.
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"It is always the aim and effort of the PPj with the support of the Ministry of Federal Territory in promoting Putrajaya as the premier event ground for international event such as World Strongest Man," he added.
The mighty thirty will be divided into five heats of six competitors who will go through events like Loading Race Barrels, Deadlift, Circus Barbells, Kettlebell Throw, Truck Pull, Squat Lift, Norse Hammers, Basque Circle and Dumbbell Press.
The event will take place in three locations within Putrajaya, namely the Palace of Justice, Putrajaya Marina and the Walking Bridge.
The Preliminary heats will take place from April 19 till 22 and the finals will be happening on April 25 and 26 year 2015.
Source: The Sun Daily - Malaysia
http://www.thesundaily.my/news/1388254
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