World Class Athletes & Accolades For The 6th Navarino Challenge
- by XpatAthens
- Saturday, 30 June 2018
“Navarino Challenge” scores with Joe Arlauckas and two more awards in Sports Marketing and Digital Media Awards!
This year's 6th edition of Navarino Challenge, which will take place between 12-14 October 2018 in Messinia and Costa Navarino, continues with even more awards and additions to its ambassadors.
The Ambassadors
One of the biggest names in basketball and former ace of Real Madrid and Sacramento Kings, Joe Arlauckas will be in Costa Navarino for Navarino Challenge to remind us of the high level basketball he has played in his career but also to teach us his golf secrets as he has been deeply involved with this sport recently.
Euroleague basketball legend said for this participation: “Apart from the beauty and serenity that Costa Navarino offers, I am so pleased to join such a special event like the Navarino Challenge 2018. The location is perfect, and the idea is something that should be considered all over the world. The opportunity to bring families together through sporting activities is not just a special occasion, but at the same time it teaches children values such as dedication, sacrifice and teamwork through activity. I am so excited to join the team this year”.
One of the biggest names in basketball and former ace of Real Madrid and Sacramento Kings, Joe Arlauckas will be in Costa Navarino for Navarino Challenge to remind us of the high level basketball he has played in his career but also to teach us his golf secrets as he has been deeply involved with this sport recently.
Euroleague basketball legend said for this participation: “Apart from the beauty and serenity that Costa Navarino offers, I am so pleased to join such a special event like the Navarino Challenge 2018. The location is perfect, and the idea is something that should be considered all over the world. The opportunity to bring families together through sporting activities is not just a special occasion, but at the same time it teaches children values such as dedication, sacrifice and teamwork through activity. I am so excited to join the team this year”.
The awards
Navarino Challenge is a world class event, which grows every year both in activities and in number of participations. The internationally acclaimed event enriches Greece’s sports tourism, extends the country’s tourist season and presents the beauties of Greece all over the world. For all these reasons, Navarino Challenge was awarded for one more year at the Sports Marketing Awards 2018, in the category “Sports Tourism” of the section “Sports Events / Branded Events”.
At the same time, it was awarded at the Digital Media Awards 2018, in the category “Best Public Service / CSR Award” of the “Digital Communication & Marketing” section. “Navarino Challenge” will take place this year with the approval of the Hellenic Swimming Federation under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism
The pre-sale is available also via Viva.gr, by phone at 11876, as well as at the pre- sale points of the Viva network. Registrations end on August 31st , 2018.
Navarino Challenge participants who will book their accommodation package at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino and choose to take part in at least one of the main activities (running, swimming, SUP) will also be able to enjoy the organization’s full program of activities free of charge.
The program for those staying at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino includes: Tae kwon do, climbing, cycling, pilates, basketball, golf, kick boxing, baby swimming, aqua aerobics, kids' athletics, beach volley, tennis cross training, crossfit, beach yoga, boxing, beachathlon and demonstration race with optimist boats.
Navarino Challenge participants who will book their accommodation package at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino and choose to take part in at least one of the main activities (running, swimming, SUP) will also be able to enjoy the organization’s full program of activities free of charge.
The program for those staying at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino includes: Tae kwon do, climbing, cycling, pilates, basketball, golf, kick boxing, baby swimming, aqua aerobics, kids' athletics, beach volley, tennis cross training, crossfit, beach yoga, boxing, beachathlon and demonstration race with optimist boats.
The official sponsors of the event are for another year the Natural Mineral Water “Vikos” and Ford Motor Hellas. Official sponsors are Poseidonia, BIC®, BIC® Sport, Avance and the Municipality of Pylos-Nestor. For the first time, Navarino Challenge will be assisted by the Hellenic Recovery Recycling Corporation (Herrco), which in cooperation with the Municipality of Pylos- Nestor raise awareness for better environmental control and recycling in Messinia. “ Navarino Challenge” will be co-organized with Costa Navarino , The Westin Resort Costa Navarino and Active Media Group and the support of the Municipalities of l Pylos-Nestor and Trifilia.
Official Sponsors: Natural Mineral Water “Vikos”, Ford Motor Hellas
Official Supporters: Poseidonia, BIC®, BIC® Sport, Avance Rent A Car, Municipality of Pylos-Nestor
Partners: Navarino Outdoors, Swim Academy, Surf Salad, Triantafyllidis Beach Arena, FitnessArt, Vizantinos target sport club, Red Swim Academy
Assisted by: Lifeguard Patrol, Navarino Racquet Academy, Pylos Association of Enterprises for Tourism Development, Maritime Athletic Pylos Association “Nestor”, Explore Messinia, Navarino Golf Academy, Target Security, The Diner, Hellenic Recovery Recycling Corporation, Athens Easy Transfers Strategic Partner: National Geographic
Hashtags: #navarinochallenge #costanavarino #eatwell #runwell #livewell
Photo Credit: Unique running routes at Navarino Challenge 2018 (photo by Mike Tsolis)
Photo Credit: Unique running routes at Navarino Challenge 2018 (photo by Mike Tsolis)