Ruggedian Asia™ Obstacle Fun Race Set To Take Place At Nongsa Resorts Batam Island, Indonesia

BATAM ISLAND, Indonesia - Nov. 16, 2017 - PRLog -- The RUGGEDIAN ASIA™ Obstacle Fun Race, a popular obstacle fun race owned and managed by Asian Sports Group Singapore set to rise its flag high at Nongsa Resorts in  Batam Island Indonesia.

Nongsa Resorts Batam has tied a knot with Asian Sports Group to organise the race which focuses on Lifestyle Tourism and Tamarin Santana Golf & Footgolf Club, Nongsa Batam as the hosting venue for 2018 & 2019.

Turi Beach Resort, General Manager Mr Sumantri Endang said, "we are very delighted to be associated to such a mammoth event to be happening for the first time in Batam Island. And this will be the very first large scale sporting event that promotes Lifestyle Tourism perspectives of Batam Island ; the Nongsa Sensation partners operating in Nongsa comprise of five resorts , three golf courses, one ferry terminal, one ferry operator and one movie studio sees this Ruggedian Asia race as a very important opportunity  to lure more overseas tourists" , Mr. Sumantri said.

Mr. Anddy Fong, General Manager of Batam View Resort shares his sentiment on the Ruggedian Asia Obstacle Race in Batam, " we have done many sporting events in Batam Island but those events are just  sporting events, however I foresee that the Ruggedian Asia Obstacle Race shall attract people of all walks of life as the concept of the race is 'everyone is a winner" therefore there will be big participations from all over the region. Simply put, they can come have fun at the race and enjoy a wonderful weekend which Nongsa and particularly Batam Island has to offer".

The Ruggedian Asia Obstacle Fun Race is widely supported by all members of Nongsa Sensation, Nongsa Resorts, Grands I - Hotel, Swiss Belhotel Batam, Batam Fast, Riau Islands Tourism Office and Batam Tourism Office, Wonderful Indonesia and many others.

Asian Sports Group Singapore, Chief Executive Office Adeva K Sankuny, speaking at the Press Conference held at Grands I-Hotel Nagoya Batam said, Ruggedian Asia Obstacle Fun Race is a long overdue race to be held in Nongsa, Batam. This is our first series of 5 Indonesian races planned. Batam has many potentials to lure more tourists to this Island and sporting events of such calibre will be yet an eye opener for Nongsa and Batam Island.

According to Adeva, Ruggedian Asia Obstacle Fun Race which has been a success story in India, China and making good presence in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. This is not a race for professionals or the fit and tough guys only. We encourage everyone to join the race, its fun to be in the race, get dirty, get wet and when you cross the finishing line, a beautiful medal is given to you. There will be big after race party, music and loads of local food to enjoy. Note to say, we had participants as young as 10 years old and as senior as 68 years old. We emphasize on community building alongside our main objective  promoting Lifestyle Tourism avenues .

"The Ruggedian Asia Race at Nongsa Batam Island will lure some 2000 foreign participants and some 2000 locals", Adeva said. There will 14 different obstacles that they will have to cross before reaching the finishing line and celebrate. The tourism revenue through the Ruggedian Asia race is an important support to all our race partners.

The Ruggedian Asia will be held in Jakarta (Sentul City), Bandung, Surabaya and final stop at Bali for 2018 series. We are here to promote Indonesia Lifestyle Tourism perspectives to Indonesians and foreigners alike , Adeva said as his closing note at the press meet.

For more details of the Ruggedian Asia Obstacle Race in Batam, please visit : www.ruggedian.asia  or please email marcomm@turibeach.com

Visit www.turibeach.com

About Asian Sports Group.

Asian Sports Group Singapore established in 2008, popularly known as ASG Group, the company specializes in Lifestyle Tourism Management through Golf, Marathon, Cycling, Racing, Croos Country races and Ruggedian Asia Obstacle Race. With offices in 9 cities in Asia, Asian Sports Group also manages golf resorts under its ASG Managemnet Group wing. Supported with more than 140 highly trained employees, the company has won couple of accolades for its efforts and initiative in Lifestyle Tourism initiatives.

www.asiansportsgrp.com

www.ruggedian-asia.com

About Nongsa Resort Batam Indonesia

Situated on the north-eastern tip of Batam Island, the center of Riau Archipelago, Nongsa Resorts is the idylic getaway for everyone.

Conveniently accessible with a variety of transportation options, the Nongsa Resorts is 35 minutes away from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal Singapore and a 10min drive from Hang Nadim Airport that serves domestic flights to major cities in Indonesia.

Whether you are on weekend escape or extended vacation, Nongsa Resorts welcomes you with true serenity and relaxation in all three properties, Turi Beach Resorts, Nongsa Point Marina and Nongsa Village.

www.nongsaresorts.com