Guided by Daniel Mananta and Melanie Putria, Here's the Excitement of Pocari Sweat Run Indonesia 2021

Kapanlagi.com - After much anticipation, the Pocari Sweat Run Indonesia event was finally held on October 25, 2021. Guided by popular hosts, Daniel Mananta and Melanie Putria, this running event was exciting because it was held with a hybrid concept. With this concept, participants who participated in the Pocari Sweat Run Indonesia could join both offline and online.

The event was made even more special by the music entertainment from well-known musician Kahitna. In addition, there were many prizes distributed, both through Lucky Draw and Live Quiz on Vidio.com. Now, to satisfy your curiosity, here is a summary of the excitement of Pocari Sweat Run Indonesia 2021.

The First Offline Running Event During the Pandemic

The implementation of this hybrid concept was welcomed enthusiastically by runners, as Pocari Sweat Run Indonesia 2021 became the first offline running event since the pandemic. However, the number of participants who participated offline was still limited. They were also required to comply with very strict health protocols, including receiving the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine and being verified on the Peduli Lindungi application. Not only that, offline participants are also required to undergo a Covid-19 test with negative results before entering the event location."The #saferunning campaign is consistently carried out every year and of course this year, the implementation of Pocari Sweat Run Indonesia 2021 prioritizes the safety of runners according to very strict health protocols," said Puspita Winarwati, Marketing Director of PT Amarta Indah Otsuka.

Followed by 800 Offline Participants and 16,000 Online Participants

The high enthusiasm for Pocari Sweat Run Indonesia 2021 can be seen from the large number of participants. 16,000 participants participated online, while another 800 participated offline. For offline participants, the event was divided into two locations, in order to minimize crowds and implement the applicable health protocols.

A total of 500 offline participants in the 10km running category took place at Gedung Sate, while 300 offline participants in the half marathon and marathon categories were in Kota Baru Parahyangan. In addition, the runners were not released at the same time, but were divided into several groups of up to 50 people. Each group was released with a 3-minute interval. The cool thing is, the offline running euphoria can also be felt online, where runners from Sabang to Merauke who participate from their respective places are accommodated with real-time flag-off using 3 Indonesian time zones.

Participated by Several Famous Public Figures

Another interesting thing about Pocari Sweat Run Indonesia 2021 is the participation of many public figures. Some famous names, such as Hengky Kurniawan (Acting Regent of West Bandung), Bima Arya (Mayor of Bogor), Najwa Shihab (Co-Founder of Narasi), and many others. In addition, the Governor of West Java, Ridwan Kamil, who considers the hybrid concept of Pocari Sweat Run Indonesia 2021 as a benchmark for other sports events while still prioritizing strict health protocols.

The same sentiment was also expressed by the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia, Sandiaga Uno, who also participated in the event. According to him, the hybrid concept of Pocari Sweat Run Indonesia 2021 provides a platform for runners to run anywhere, including the best tourist locations. This is because Indonesia is rich in tourist destinations that can be used to support sport tourism.

Among the professional athletes, there is Agus Prayogo. This national runner from West Java revealed that Pocari Sweat Run Indonesia 2021 brings a new experience that he has never encountered before. "Despite the very strict health protocols, I am proud that the runners today are willing to comply with the rules set as a new form of offline race," said Agus.

Thanks to the chosen hybrid concept, coupled with strict implementation of health protocols, the Pocari Sweat Run Indonesia 2021 event was successfully held in a grand and safe manner. The success of this event is also attributed to the support of many sponsors, such as Astra Life, Mizuno, Alfamart, Sony, Garmin, Bank BJB, Oakley, Soyjoy, Dettol, and Eminence. For more information, you can directly check out the excitement of the Pocari Sweat Run Indonesia 2021 event here.

(kly/tmi)