Thursday, November 24, 2022

MAHE To Host ADVENTURE RACE In Collaboration With Nth Adventures


* The adventure race commences from 9th-11th December 2022

* Team of 4 will race in multiple sports like Kayaking, Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Orienteering (Navigation) and local cultural elements

MAHE will collaborate with NthAdventure and become the first college in India to be part of “World’s Toughest Team Sport”. The adventure racing will be held on 9th, 10th & 11th December 2022. Adventure Racing is team sport which incorporates Team Spirit, Strategy, Communications skills, problem solving, decision making, time management, the skills which associates with the objective of universities.

Adventure Racing is an internationally recognized sport started in 1968 and now held around the world varying between 500+ km spread across 7 to 10 days along with Annual AR World Championship attracting the Top teams around the world to claim the most coveted title.

Speaking about on the adventure race, Vice Chancellor of MAHE Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh said, “Sports is always an essential part of education and MAHE is focused to create various avenues in collaboration with Nth Adventure. Looking at Adventure Racing aiming to be the part of World’s Toughest Team Sport, it reminds us of various challenges professionally and personally we tackle in day-to-day life. We welcome Adventure Racing to MAHE and wish every student to experience this sport.  We might soon see our students evolving as champions in every field of sports.”

Pro Chancellor Dr. HS Ballal said, “We are happy to be associated with a sport which aligns with the values of MAHE. By supporting such sports, we encourage our students to explore, learn and push their limits to learn life skills like Kayaking, Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Orienteering (Navigation) and local cultural elements through Adventure Sports. Since inception of MAHE, our students have proved to be excel in various fields and this could also be something they may aspire. We never know, MAHE may also have future AR World Champions. This is the time to showcase the other side of our students”

Race Directors Ms. Ajita Madan and Mr. Sayeesha Kirani said, “We are super proud to be associated with India’s top university MAHE. To grow the sport in the country and identify the young talent for international racing platforms we need the support from institutions like MAHE. Udupi which is known for its rich history, hospitality, vast culture, cuisines, and amazing yet versatile landscapes is perfectly suited for adventure racing, a team sport which is beyond just endurance. We can’t wait to showcase the beauty of this sport to MAHE students, our national and international teams on the second edition of Namma Adventure Race.”

For 2022 there are 2 categories, “Namma Adventure Race 2.0” which is part of prestigious Adventure Racing World Series – Asia Region open to all Asian countries will be a 120KM (24-Hour) team event where team of 4 will race in multiple sports disciplines which includes, Kayaking, Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Orienteering (Navigation) and local cultural elements. For all the beginners “MAHE Adventure Race” a 30KM format team of 2 categories with a theme of “KNOW YOUR MANIPAL” will be hosted.

Registrations are open at www.nthadventure.com

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