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Malaysia's Hyrox event threatened by beer sponsorship controversy

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Malaysia's inaugural Hyrox fitness competition faces potential cancellation due to a sponsorship deal with beer brand Carlsberg. Several Muslim participants have stated they will withdraw from the event, forfeiting their entry fees, if the partnership is not dissolved. The Malaysian Ministry of Youth and Sports has indicated that event approval will be withheld unless the alcohol sponsorship is removed, highlighting cultural sensitivities around alcohol marketing in the Muslim-majority nation. AI

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Malaysia's Hyrox event threatened by beer sponsorship controversy

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iman Muttaqin Yusof ·

    Malaysia’s debut Hyrox event in jeopardy over beer sponsorship

    Muslim entrants are threatening to pull out of Malaysia’s first Hyrox fitness competition over a partnership with beer brand Carlsberg, as authorities warn organisers that approval will be withheld unless the alcohol sponsorship is scrapped. The tie-up has angered some participan…

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