Children from Rumah Shalom and House of Joy, Puchong together with Kristine Ng and senior sales and marketing manager Mohd Ezuddin Bin Sami'an.
PETALING JAYA: About 700 participants joined the exciting outdoor challenges of the inaugural IOI Obstacle Run 2016, overcoming 10 obstacles throughout a five-km trail near IOI Galleria@Puchong.
Organised by IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG), the trail consisted of 10 different obstacles and is opened to six categories of participants ranging from age 15 to 45 years and above.
To promote more communal involvement from the less fortunate, IOIPG also sponsored 20 teenagers from two homes located in Puchong namely House of Joy and Rumah Shalom to participate in this event.
“We wish to offer them the opportunity to enjoy the outdoor fun and experience this unique run.
“Apart from that, it serves to boost their confidence level which helps to prepare them for future challenges ahead. Some of them were elated as they won the top three prizes in the Family Fun category,” said IOIPG corporate communication and sustainability general manager Kristine Ng in a statement.
According to the statement, the event was aimed at encouraging appreciation of the outdoors besides fostering bonding with family and friends. An obstacle run offered participants exciting challenges of different levels and boosted confidence in youths as they prepared for adulthood.
Winners of IOI Obstacle Run 2016 with Kristine Ng senior sales and marketing manager Mohd Ezuddin Bin Sami'an.
The mentally and physically challenging activities that required climbing, crawling and jumping movements in overcoming the obstacles made the event a perfect opportunity for the public to achieve physical and mental wellness.
Focusing on sustainable development, the developer utilized used or recycled materials such as tyres, drain pipes and woods to construct the obstacle course.
Moreover, there were also food trucks selling food and drinks to provide a carnival-like atmosphere to the event.
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List of Winners
Men Open
1. Najmi
2. Muhamad Asdi
3. Rani
Women Open
1. Colleen
2. Azira Osman
3. Paherina Men
Veteran
1. Vadiveelu Arumugam
2. Munitaran
3. Ong Khang Kiat
Women Veteran
1. Azlinawati Husain
2. Jass Wong Choy Lan
3. Ang Kee Sim
Couple Run
1. Azwan and Norhani
2. Daniel and Michelle
3. Sadam and Hidayu
Family Fun
1. Lim Hock Hin and Lim Jia Jun
2. Lee Chong Wei and Malcolm
3. Hon Chun Heng and Lai Kok Hau
Participants trying to cross over one of the obstacle: Dirty Crossing filled with muddy water.
