Largest post-COVID tourism event Raid Amazones kicks off in Sigiriya

The largest post-COVID tourism event, Raid Amazones involving 600 participants in two stages kicked off in Sigiriya on Wednesday, reinforcing that Sri Lanka is a safe destination.

600 athletes take part in the Raid Amazones adventure event, the largest tourism event in the country since the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The first half of the two-stage tournament will be held from 14 to 22 March while the second half will be held from 28 March to 6 April. The tournament will be held in Kaudulla, Medirigiriya, Wewala, Kandalama, Sigiriya and Mahawilgamuwa areas.

The first stage will feature 253 contestants and 63 staff, while the second round will feature 216 contestants, also including 63 staff members. The crew includes six doctors, a rescue crew, rescue swimmers, photographers, and videographers.

As a popular annual adventure sports competition that originated in France, the tournament includes running, rowing, mountain biking, mapping and compass-assisted cross-country skiing, and archery. 

Sri Lankan Airlines is the host airline for this year’s tournament and the theme icon is Sigiriya. A special uniform has been designed especially for this purpose highlighting the unique features of Sigiriya Fort. Sri Lankan Airlines has decorated a special aircraft to bring foreign athletes to Sri Lanka to participate in the tournament.