‘Raid Amazones’ kicks off in Kandy

The 21st edition of Raid Amazones has gathered 250 female athletes to compete in a weeklong multi-sport adventure challenge in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The event commenced on March 20th, 2023, as participants flew on Sri Lankan Airlines from Paris. The competitors, in teams of two or three, will engage in activities like orienteering, cycling, canoeing and running. The adventure trail ‘Raid Amazones 2023’ kicked off in Kandy, on Wednesday, March 22. Nearly 250 female athletes from France are participating in the trail in Sri Lanka’s hill capital. Raid Amazones is the world’s only itinerant women’s adventure race.

Connaissance De Ceylan, the ground handling partner for the Raid Amazones event in Sri Lanka, is delighted to contribute to this globally recognised adventure challenge. With over four decades of experience in Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, Connaissance De Ceylan is dedicated

to providing top-notch logistical support and services to guarantee the event’s triumph. The French group participated in a trail running race from Hanthane to Galaha on Wednesday, covering 11 kilometres in between. On Thursday, March 23, the participants had a blast canoeing across the enchanting waters of Lake Victoria. The group will run, bike and canoe in the days leading up to the grand finale on March 28, chalking up a distance of over 70 kilometres of ground and water terrain.

The event is supported by Sri Lanka Tourism and managed by the French-based adventure travel company ZBO and the local ground handling partner Connaissance de Ceylan. SriLankan Airlines serves as the official airline partner, and the Earls Regency Hotel Kandy is the official accommodation partner. Connaissance De Ceylan played an essential role in organising logistical support for this international event and showcasing the best of Sri Lanka to the world.