The Iberian Cross Triathlon and Cross Duathlon Championships (test event for the 2011 ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships) to be held on 22-23 May in El Anillo, Extremadura, Spain, has been recognised with wave from Ecoflag.
Developed by the non-for-profit international organisation Global Sport Alliance (GSA), the Ecoflag Movement is a global drive by sport enthusiasts to develop a sustainable society. By flying the Ecoflag at sport events the event organisation aims to increase environmental awareness and promote action among spectators and athletes.
GSA, based in Tokyo, has decided to fly the Ecoflag in El Anillo, recognising the efforts of the Spanish Triathlon Federation and the Extremadura Autonomous Community to respect the environment.
It will not be the first time that Ecoflag will wave in an international triathlon event in Spain, as it was present at the 2004 and 2005 Madrid ITU Triathlon World Cup.
The Spanish Triathlon Federation and the Portuguese Triathlon Federation decided to create the first Iberian Cross Triathlon and Cross Duathlon Championships this year.
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