The world-class fitness competition, AirAsia HYROX Jakarta 2026, has officially made history for the national sports ecosystem. Held over two days on June 27–28, 2026, at the Nusantara International Convention Exhibition (NICE) in Tangerang, the competition successfully drew high enthusiasm from thousands of global fitness enthusiasts.
As an event that combines an 8-kilometer run with eight functional workout stations, HYROX challenges the physical and mental endurance of every participant. The consistent worldwide format allows athletes to measure their performance through a transparent global leaderboard system.
This inaugural event in Indonesia successfully gathered nearly 12,000 participants from over 50 countries, with 35 percent of them being international athletes. Several local public figures and celebrities also participated in the competition, which saw Gabe Heck and Calypso Sheridan emerge as winners in their respective elite categories.
Will Petty, Regional Events Manager for SEA HYROX, stated that the success of this event is a crucial milestone for the hybrid fitness community in Indonesia. The presence of this competition is projected not only to promote a healthy lifestyle culture but also to make a significant impact on the growth of the sport tourism sector in Indonesia.
On the other hand, the smooth processing of transactions in the venue area was fully supported by YUKK Payment Gateway. Through efficient QRIS technology integration, the company ensured convenience for visitors when accessing various food & beverage services at the venue.
Ochi Apri Daryanti, VP of Marketing & Creative Department at YUKK Payment Gateway, emphasized that this support is part of the company's commitment to driving digitalization across various sectors, including the sports industry. She remains optimistic that the success of this event proves Indonesia's readiness to become a key destination for various international sports events in the future.
