Non-stop dribbling challenge set for Malaysia Book Of Records
Bernama (8/6/08): A total of 864 youths took part in a gruelling 12-hour football dribbling challenge for 87km around the capital to make their way into the Malaysia Book of Records today.
Each contestant took turn to dribble the ball for 100 metres from the starting point at Titiwangsa Lake Gardens through Jalan Tun Razak, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Tun Sambathan, Merdeka Square and Jalan Ipoh before ending their feat at Titiwangsa Lake Gardens.
The event, the first of its kind here, was organised by a soft drink company, Permanis Sdn Bhd.
Speaking to reporters after launching the event, Member of Parliament for Titiwangsa Dr Lo'Lo Mohd Ghazali said the dribbling challenge inculcated team spirit besides being fun.
"It improves the stamina, commitment and mental strength of the participants," she said.
Singer Faizal Tahir showed his prowess being the first contestant to dribble the ball.
The event is expected to end at about 9pm.
Each contestant took turn to dribble the ball for 100 metres from the starting point at Titiwangsa Lake Gardens through Jalan Tun Razak, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Tun Sambathan, Merdeka Square and Jalan Ipoh before ending their feat at Titiwangsa Lake Gardens.
The event, the first of its kind here, was organised by a soft drink company, Permanis Sdn Bhd.
Speaking to reporters after launching the event, Member of Parliament for Titiwangsa Dr Lo'Lo Mohd Ghazali said the dribbling challenge inculcated team spirit besides being fun.
"It improves the stamina, commitment and mental strength of the participants," she said.
Singer Faizal Tahir showed his prowess being the first contestant to dribble the ball.
The event is expected to end at about 9pm.
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