Saturday, December 06, 2008

Kiulu Challenge postponed over bad weather

Kota Kinabalu: Erratic weather for the past week has forced the organiser of the Kiulu 4M Bamboo Rafting Challenge (K4MC) to postpone the event to Jan 25, next year.

Organising chairman Ariffin Gadait said they have no choice but to reschedule the traditional adventure challenge because most of the bamboo rafts have been washed away during the floods on Thursday night.

"Moreover, the water level is still too high and dangerous for the participants," he said adding that the participants' safety is top priority.

The much-awaited rafting challenge among local adventure athletes was originally slated on Sunday, Dec 7.

To date, about 220 competitors have confirmed their participation. But due to the unforeseen circumstances, Ariffin said the organisers have no choice but to postpone it.

He said they have also decided to accept registration from contestants who have not been able to register earlier but keen to take part in the annual event.

"We will also retain the names of those who have registered before the closing date," he said.

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