| All aspiring participants over 21 years of age have
to do is send in entries comprising of three members. The challenges
include running, orienteering, rope works, rappelling, swimming, vertical
climbing and kayaking. Entries can be sent to one of the categories:
Open Men’s, Open Women’s and Open Mixed. The reguistration form can
be downloaded at the AXN Asia site..
Adding a twist are the Mystery Tests. These are usually in the
form of tasks that are designed to test the racers ability to work
as a team as well as to think on their feet. Often requiring more
mind power than just muscle power, these tests also add an element
of fun and surprise for the racers.
For the uninitiated The AXN Challenge had been conceived
in 2001 as a platform for adventurous, daring and action-orientated
individuals who seek outdoor thrills and challenges. The debut event
was held in Singapore and attracted 180 participants including local
celebrities and TV artistes, . Appealing not just to the seasoned
adventurers, The AXN Challenge is unique in that it is also
specifically designed to enable urban warriors to compete on an
equal footing with veteran racers.
Therefore it is not just sportspersons that take part. The event
in the past has attracted a broad spectrum of industry and businesses
including professionals, entrepreneurs, chief executives and senior
managers.
One challenge and Phillipines is no exception is that teams have
to start, pass through each checkpoint and finish as a team. Should
any team member fail to complete the race due to injury or any other
reason, the whole team will be disqualified. The remaining team
members may, however continue to finish the race unranked if they
choose to do so.
The interesting and innovative Mystery Tests also provide an opportunity
for AXN to integrate sponsors in an interactive and seamles manner.
Sony Music, Sky Cable and Gilbeys are a few of the companies that
have signed up. This will mark the ninth time that the event has
been held.
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