I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you all to the City of uMhlathuze.  It is a great honour to the City to once again host the Richards Bay BG Triathlon World Cup Race.  It is quite evident that due to the success of previous events that the City has the necessary expertise and facilities to make the event a success.  I trust that all participants will enjoy the event and will do their best not forgetting that winning is only part of the game and that participation and meeting others is just as important.  I do wish all participants a great event and I trust that your stay in this wonderful city is and enjoyable one and that you will take wonderful memories of the City back with you.