Belitung Regency (ANTARA) - PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BBCA) or BCA,\ntogether with MANA Group, is staging the myBCA Belitung Multisport\nFestival 2026, a multisport event to be held on Belitung Island on 25-26\nApril 2026.<\/p>\n
The event is projected to generate a multiplier effect and stimulate\nlocal economic growth on Belitung Island.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis activity is not just an ordinary sports festival as it also\nprovides additional experiences for participants to explore routes along\nBelitung\u2019s beaches and enjoy the available natural beauty,\u201d said BCA\u2019s\nSVP of Marketing Communication, Adrian, during a press conference in\nBelitung Regency, Bangka Belitung Islands Province, on Friday.<\/p>\n
More than 1,000 participants will take part in the event, which\nincludes the Standard Distance Triathlon as the main category, a 2km\nOpen Water Swim, runs of 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon (21K), as well as\nfamily-friendly events like the Pho3nix Kids Run and Fun Run.<\/p>\n
\u201cVisitors can also enjoy a vibrant exhibition area open to the\npublic, including educational sessions,\u201d Adrian added.<\/p>\n
Belitung boasts captivating natural panoramas and has hosted various\nprestigious sports events, including the Belitung Triathlon and the Tour\nde Belitong cycling race.<\/p>\n
This makes Belitung a perfect location for a new era of endurance\nsports in Indonesia.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also see the importance of this activity in encouraging the\npublic to be more active and raising awareness about the importance of a\nhealthy lifestyle for better quality of life. Additionally, participants\ncan enjoy Belitung\u2019s natural beauty, known for its beach areas,\u201d Adrian\nstated.<\/p>\n
He continued that BCA\u2019s participation in this event supports\ngovernment efforts to enhance Indonesia\u2019s sports industry.<\/p>\n
The sports industry trend, which has grown in recent years, has\nproven to contribute to national economic growth.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe this activity is not only a platform to channel sports\nhobbies and practise a healthy lifestyle but also further drives the\nlocal economy,\u201d Adrian said.<\/p>\n
On the same occasion, Belitung Regent Djoni Alamsyah Hidayat stated\nthat sports events like the myBCA Belitung Multisport Festival 2026 have\na multiplier effect on Belitung\u2019s tourism sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn this regard, the presence of tourists can increase hotel\noccupancy rates and stimulate local SMEs. Sports events also contribute\nto tourist visits to Belitung,\u201d Djoni remarked.<\/p>\n
Throughout 2025, there were seven sports events out of a total of 69\ntourism events in the Belitung area, with public interest continuing to\nrise.<\/p>\n
Throughout 2025, total visits reached 29,941, with 28,165 being\ndomestic tourists and 1,776 foreign tourists.<\/p>\n
In line with this, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) recorded that\nthe economy of Bangka Belitung Province grew by 4.09% year-on-year\n(yoy), higher than the previous year\u2019s 0.77% (yoy).<\/p>\n
\u201cIn 2025, tourist visit numbers began to rise gradually from April,\npeaking in December. Last year, December tourist visits to Belitung\ncontributed about 10.2% of the total visits throughout 2025. Sports\nevents are also an extraordinary driver of economic growth through\nvisits to the region,\u201d Djoni explained.<\/p>\n
The myBCA Belitung Multisport Festival 2026 route will start from the\nSheraton Belitung to Tanjung Kelayang Beach. Participants will traverse\nbeautiful coastal roads to the iconic Tanjung Tinggi, then pass the\nserene Kelapa Beach and the historic Sijuk Mosque.<\/p>\n
Regarding the triathlon competition, MANA Group\u2019s Executive Chairman\nand four-time Ironman world champion triathlon legend Chris \u2018Macca\u2019\nMcCormack stated that triathlon is a challenging sport.<\/p>\n
According to him, every triathlon venue offers different challenges,\nincluding Belitung. Understanding the environment and the route is one\ntip for successfully completing the triathlon and other categories.<\/p>\n
\u201cHot weather and dry air are often encountered in beachside races,\nincluding in Belitung. Recognising the weather and field conditions,\ngetting enough rest, and ensuring equipment readiness are keys to a\nsuccessful triathlon. Similar preparation is needed for other\ncategories. But ultimately, enjoy the process to the finish line,\u201d Macca\nsaid.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bca-hosts-multisport-festival-to-boost-belitungs-economic-growth-1777045980", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }