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Khaleej Times
09-08-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Dubai athlete to run, jog, cycle for 10,000 kms to raise funds for children with cancer
Ghani Souleymane is an athlete with extraordinary endurance and skills. He can run, jog, swim, and cycle for kilometres altogether. He is not doing it for fun or fitness, but for a noble cause — to support and raise funds for children battling cancer. On Friday, August 8, at Kite Beach, the 42-year-old Dubai resident and Togolese national began his 100-day journey. He aims to complete 100 consecutive T100 triathlons in 100 days — a target he describes as 'extremely difficult but not impossible.' Each triathlon will involve a 2km swim, 80km cycle, and 18km run. The swim will take place daily at Kite Beach, while the cycling and running will be completed at different locations across Dubai. The challenge will end on November 16 at the T100 Race Village. 'This challenge is bigger than sport,' said Ghani. 'It will push me to my limits, but I want to show what is possible when you commit fully. I am doing this to help children and raise awareness for those battling cancer.' 'Completing one triathlon in a day requires hours of sustained effort, but repeating it every day for over three months is a different set of challenges,' said the athlete. Ghani will need to manage muscle fatigue, joint strain, and the risk of overuse injuries, while also dealing with weather conditions in Dubai, especially the heat and humidity. Ghani begins each day early, starting with the swim at Kite Beach before transitioning to the cycling and running segments. 'The key will be to recover quickly every day so I can start again the next morning,' he said. 'This is not just physical; it is a mental challenge to stay disciplined for 100 days straight.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ghani Souleymane (@ghanisouley) He is calling on residents to come out and support him at various stages of the challenge. 'I want people to be part of this journey,' he said. 'Anyone can join for a swim, a ride, or a run. It's about moving together and showing support for the children we are trying to help.' Ghani works as a running specialist at Dubai's Adidas flagship store. In 2020, he was inducted into the Dubai Fitness Challenge Hall of Fame by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum after completing 30 ultramarathons in 30 days. He has since completed 30 half-Ironman and 30 full-Ironman distances on consecutive days. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ghani Souleymane (@ghanisouley) 'Sport gave me a second chance in life,' he said. 'I believe everyone can take steps towards a healthier lifestyle, no matter their starting point. Even small amounts of daily activity can make a difference. Through this challenge, I hope people see that movement can change lives, including your own.' Funds raised from his 100-day effort will go towards causes that empower children through sport and assist those undergoing cancer treatment. 'Every dirham will count,' said Ghani. 'This is for the children who need our help. If my effort can give them even a small advantage in their fight, it will be worth it.' To keep going, Ghani must consume about 7,000 calories a day. His meals will be provided by Dubai-based SKitchen, with nutritionist Yuri Nemoto overseeing his diet to ensure he maintains the energy and hydration needed to perform daily. Equipment support, including a customised Ventum triathlon bike and other gear, has been provided by sponsors.
Gulf Business
09-08-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Business
Dubai T100: Athlete Ghani Souleymane launches 100-day triathlon challenge
Image courtesy: Dubai Media Office With less than 100 days to go until the Dubai T100 triathlon returns to the UAE, one of the nation's most accomplished endurance athletes, Ghani Souleymane, is set to begin a remarkable challenge: 100 consecutive 100km triathlons in 100 days, culminating in his final race at the Dubai T100 on November 16. Starting Friday at Kite Beach, Souleymane's effort will serve as an official Guinness World Record attempt and aims to raise funds for children affected by conflict. Each daily triathlon will match the official T100 race format – a 2km swim, 80km bike, and 18km run – for a total of 10,000km over the 100 days. 'This challenge is about more than sport,' said Souleymane, who previously completed 30 ultramarathons in 30 days (2020) and 30 Ironmans in 30 days (2023). 'It's about showing what's possible when you give everything and using that effort to help children who've lost so much.' Dubai T100 set for November return Backed by the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO), the Dubai T100 is part of the global T100 Triathlon World Tour and has quickly become one of the sport's fastest-growing events. Combining elite racing with community participation and a festival atmosphere, the multi-day event will take place from November 13 to 16, set against Dubai's skyline. The T100 weekend is also integrated into the Dubai T100 schedule highlights Thursday, November 13: Corporate Duathlon Relay, powered by Dubai Eye 103.8FM – a team-based event for the business community. Saturday, November 15: Sprint Triathlon, a 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run designed for newcomers; Elite T100 Pro Race will see the world's top triathletes compete in the penultimate leg of the T100 World Tour, featuring a 2km swim, 80km bike and 18km run. Men race first, followed by the women's race two hours later; and The Music Run – A 5K fun run featuring music zones and DJs. More than 6,000 runners participated in 2024. Sunday, November 16: 100km Amateur Triathlon – Open to the public, this race follows the exact T100 course used by professionals the day before. PTO secures Series C investment The PTO last week announced the closing of a Series C investment round, led by SURJ Sports Investment, with participation from Sir Michael Moritz, Cordillera, and Verance Capital. The funds are intended to support the T100's global expansion and innovation across formats such as the Music Run and Corporate Relay. The MENA region is expected to play a significant role in the sport's development. 'As we scale globally, we're more committed than ever to making triathlon accessible to everyone,' said PTO CEO Sam Renouf. 'Ghani's 100 x 100km challenge captures everything the T100 is about – elite sport that inspires community and purpose.' Athletes look ahead to Dubai leg As the second-to-last stop on the 2025 T100 World Tour, the Dubai T100 will again attract top global triathletes before the final showdown in Qatar. The course is centred around Meydan Racecourse, considered one of the fastest layouts on the tour. 'Last year's Dubai T100 was unforgettable – fast, challenging, and world-class,' said Julie Derron, Swiss Olympic silver medallist and current women's T100 Race to Qatar leader, who finished second in Dubai in 2024. 'The atmosphere, the fans, and the energy in Dubai make it one of the best events of the season. I can't wait to be back.' With registration now open and places filling quickly, the event offers opportunities for all levels – from first-timers to pros. Participants can register for the 100km Triathlon, Sprint Distance, Corporate Relay or The Music Run at
Emirates 24/7
08-08-2025
- Sport
- Emirates 24/7
100 days to go until the Dubai T100 Triathlon returns
The countdown is officially on. With 100 days to go until the return of the world's fastest-growing triathlon event, the Dubai T100 (Nov 13–16), one of the UAE's most respected endurance athletes, Ghani Souleymane, is kicking off a jaw-dropping challenge: 100 consecutive 100km triathlons in 100 days, ending with his 100th on the start line of the Dubai T100 on Sunday November 16. Starting tomorrow (Friday) at Kite Beach, the attempt is an official Guinness World Record bid and will raise funds for children affected by conflict. Each daily triathlon will follow the official T100 format – 2km swim, 80km bike, 18km run – totalling an astonishing 10,000km. 'This challenge is about more than sport,' said Ghani who is no stranger to extreme challenges having previously completed 30 ultramarathons in 30 days (2020) and 30 Ironmans in 30 days (2023). 'It's about showing what's possible when you give everything and using that effort to help children who've lost so much.' A festival of endurance – for everyone Backed by the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and part of the global T100 Triathlon World Tour, the Dubai T100 is quickly becoming one of the world's leading multisport weekends – combining elite racing with mass participation and a vibrant, festival atmosphere set against the city's iconic skyline. The event also forms part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), encouraging residents to commit to 30 minutes of activity for 30 days each year. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned triathlete, there's something for everyone: Dubai T100 Event Schedule Thursday, November 13 Corporate Duathlon Relay powered by Dubai Eye 103.8FM - A fast-paced, team-based challenge for Dubai's business community. Saturday, November 15 Sprint Triathlon - 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run – perfect for first-timers. Elite T100 Pro Race - The world's top triathletes go head-to-head in the penultimate race of the T100 World Tour season as they make a final push in the Race to Qatar. The men will go out first, with the women following two hours later as they compete across a gruelling 2km swim, 80km bike and 18km run. The Music Run - Dubai's most enjoyable 5K returns, featuring music zones, DJs, and a high-energy atmosphere. Over 6,000 runners took part in 2024. Sunday, November 16 100km Amateur Triathlon - Amateur athletes take on the full T100 distance – 2km swim, 80km bike, 18km run - on the exact same course the professionals raced the previous day. T100 momentum builds after Series C investment Last week also saw the PTO announce the completion of a Series C funding round, led by SURJ Sports Investment alongside Sir Michael Moritz, Cordillera and Verance Capital. The investment will power global expansion and further innovation in formats like the Music Run and Corporate Relay - with the MENA region set to play a central role in the sport's future. 'As we scale globally, we're more committed than ever to making triathlon accessible to everyone,' Sam Renouf, CEO of the Professional Triathletes Association. 'Ghani's 100 x 100km challenge captures everything the T100 is about – elite sport that inspires community and purpose.' Pro athletes ready to return to Dubai With Dubai the penultimate stop on the T100 World Tour ahead of the Qatar T100 World Championship Final in December, the world's best triathletes will return to race on one of the fastest courses on the calendar, centred around the famous Meydan Racecourse. 'Last year's Dubai T100 was unforgettable – fast, challenging, and world-class,' said Julie Derron, Swiss silver medal winning Olympian and current women's T100 Race to Qatar leader who finished second in the 2024 Dubai T100. 'The atmosphere, the fans, and the energy in Dubai make it one of the best events of the season. I can't wait to be back.' Whether you're a first-timer, a team captain or a world champion, the Dubai T100 has you covered. With registration now open and places filling fast, the 100-day countdown is the perfect time to commit. Sign up now for the 100km Triathlon, Sprint Distance, Corporate Relay or Music Run at:
Al Bawaba
07-08-2025
- Sport
- Al Bawaba
100 Days to Go Until the Dubai T100 Triathlon Returns
The countdown is officially on. With 100 days to go until the return of the world's fastest-growing triathlon event, the Dubai T100 (Nov 13–16), one of the UAE's most respected endurance athletes, Ghani Souleymane, is kicking off a jaw-dropping challenge: 100 consecutive 100km triathlons in 100 days, ending with his 100th on the start line of the Dubai T100 on Sunday November 16. Starting tomorrow (Friday) at Kite Beach, the attempt is an official Guinness World Record bid and will raise funds for children affected by conflict. Each daily triathlon will follow the official T100 format – 2km swim, 80km bike, 18km run – totalling an astonishing 10,000km. 'This challenge is about more than sport,' said Ghani who is no stranger to extreme challenges having previously completed 30 ultramarathons in 30 days (2020) and 30 Ironmans in 30 days (2023). 'It's about showing what's possible when you give everything and using that effort to help children who've lost so much.'A festival of endurance – for everyoneBacked by the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and part of the global T100 Triathlon World Tour, the Dubai T100 is quickly becoming one of the world's leading multisport weekends – combining elite racing with mass participation and a vibrant, festival atmosphere set against the city's iconic event also forms part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), encouraging residents to commit to 30 minutes of activity for 30 days each year. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned triathlete, there's something for everyone: Dubai T100 Event ScheduleThursday, November 13Corporate Duathlon Relay powered by Dubai Eye 103.8FM- A fast-paced, team-based challenge for Dubai's business November 15Sprint Triathlon- 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run – perfect for T100 Pro Race- The world's top triathletes go head-to-head in the penultimate race of the T100 World Tour season as they make a final push in the Race to Qatar. The men will go out first, with the women following two hours later as they compete across a gruelling 2km swim, 80km bike and 18km run. The Music Run- Dubai's most enjoyable 5K returns, featuring music zones, DJs, and a high-energy atmosphere. Over 6,000 runners took part in November 16100km Amateur Triathlon- Amateur athletes take on the full T100 distance – 2km swim, 80km bike, 18km run - on the exact same course the professionals raced the previous day.T100 momentum builds after Series C investmentLast week also saw the PTO announce the completion of a Series C funding round, led by SURJ Sports Investment alongside Sir Michael Moritz, Cordillera and Verance Capital. The investment will power global expansion and further innovation in formats like the Music Run and Corporate Relay - with the MENA region set to play a central role in the sport's future.'As we scale globally, we're more committed than ever to making triathlon accessible to everyone,' Sam Renouf, CEO of the Professional Triathletes Association. 'Ghani's 100 x 100km challenge captures everything the T100 is about – elite sport that inspires community and purpose.'Pro athletes ready to return to DubaiWith Dubai the penultimate stop on the T100 World Tour ahead of the Qatar T100 World Championship Final in December, the world's best triathletes will return to race on one of the fastest courses on the calendar, centred around the famous Meydan Racecourse. 'Last year's Dubai T100 was unforgettable – fast, challenging, and world-class,' said Julie Derron, Swiss silver medal winning Olympian and current women's T100 Race to Qatar leader who finished second in the 2024 Dubai T100. 'The atmosphere, the fans, and the energy in Dubai make it one of the best events of the season. I can't wait to be back.' Whether you're a first-timer, a team captain or a world champion, the Dubai T100 has you covered. With registration now open and places filling fast, the 100-day countdown is the perfect time to commit. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Arab News
07-08-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
‘Bigger than sports': UAE-based endurance icon Ghani Souleymane embarks on Guinness World Record attempt
DUBAI: UAE-based endurance athlete Ghani Souleymane is taking on his most formidable challenge to complete 100 full-distance T100 triathlons in 100 consecutive days, which would be a Guinness World Record. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Souleymane will begin his attempt on Aug. 8 at Kite Beach, Dubai, and conclude it on Nov. 16 at the T100 Race Village in the city. The Togo national, who has lived in Dubai for eight years, will be raising funds for children through the Al-Jalila Foundation. A deeply respected figure in the UAE's sporting community, Souleymane has built a reputation for taking on big goals with a purpose. 'This challenge is bigger than sport,' he said. 'I know it will push me to my limits, but ultimately it's about showing what's possible when you commit fully. I want to use this first-of-its-kind challenge to help others, especially disadvantaged children.' Each of the 100 consecutive triathlons will follow the T100 format, comprising a 2 km swim, 80 km cycle, and 18 km run. His attempt has the support of the Professional Triathletes Organisation. The PTO are the organizers of the T100 Triathlon World Tour, which has already taken place in Singapore (April 5 to 6), San Francisco (May 31) and Vancouver (June 14 to 15). The London edition of the T100 takes place from Aug. 9 to 10, just after Souleymane's new challenge begins. The 42-year-old is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of what the human body and mind can achieve. Souleymane works at Dubai's Adidas flagship store as a running specialist. He uses his high-profile sports platform to empower youth, advocate for mental resilience, and raise funds for humanitarian causes. He supports the Dubai-based Heroes of Hope, a non-profit organization helping people of determination through sports, and the Al-Jalila Foundation. In 2020, he was inducted into the Dubai Fitness Challenge Hall of Fame by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, crown prince of Dubai, for completing 30 ultramarathons in 30 days. In 2021, he completed 30 consecutive 70.3 half-Ironman distances, and 30 full-Ironman contests in 2023. 'Sport has the power to shine a powerful light on many worthy causes in our society,' said Souleymane. 'I believe each of us can make a difference, and every step, wheel spin or swim stroke of my attempts is undertaken to support others.' The PTO's CEO Sam Renouf said: 'We did a double take when Ghani first got in touch and told us what he was thinking.' 'Doing 100 consecutive T100s is quite an undertaking. In total, it works out as a 200 km swim, 8,000 km bike and 1,800 km run. We think he's brilliant and we wish him the very best of luck because he's doing it for a fantastic cause. 'Ghani is showing what's possible when someone puts their mind to it, which is very much our mindset with the T100 series, to showcase the best triathletes in the world racing head-to-head in iconic cities like Dubai, but also giving an opportunity for athletes of all abilities to get involved and have a go.' The T100 Triathlon World Tour series blends elite performance with a commitment to amateur racing and building the global triathlon community. The Dubai T100 Triathlon is in its second year and a key part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge's month-long push to encourage everyone to do 30 minutes of activity for 30 days in November. There are also opportunities to do a sprint triathlon (750 meter swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run), a schools race and corporate duathlon relay. 'Sport gave me a second chance in life,' said Souleymane. His enormous fueling requirements for the challenge — around 7,000 calories a day — are being sponsored by Dubai-based health food business SKitchen, and nutritionist Yuri Nemoto. Leading entrepreneurs and philanthropists Vadym Synegin, Alexandr Ilyushin and Sasha Fetisova have joined hands with and to ensure the athlete has the full kit required. His requirements include running shoes, transportation, swimming gear and a Ventum triathlon bike, which has been customized with Souleymane's own logo, designed by Dubai-based creative director Tabrez Ahmad. 'Now, with the support of people from all walks of life in Dubai, I can use my platform to give kids in the UAE and around the world their first chance. 'Every dirham raised will go towards causes that empower through sport. I also hope that through my challenge, others are inspired to make sport and movement part of their lifestyle.'
