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Coverage for Sports Insurance Dear Sir/Madam, I am from new zealand, looking for insurance coverage for a long distance triathlon race I am competing in in Sweden on the 27th of June this year. It is a 4km swim, 120km bike and 30km triathlon. I already have comprehensive travel insurance for the duration of my trip, however I have learnt this does not cover my participation in the race nor my training in the week leading up to the event for which cover is needed. I need to demonstrate to the international triathlon authority that I am covered in the event of accident during my training and the race. My period of training will be from the 20th of July to the 27th and the race is on the 27th. The international triathlon authority or ITU stipulates: As per section 2.6 of the ITU competition rules: 2.6. Insurance: a.) Each athlete competing in an ITU event must have personal insurance coverage, guaranteed by their NF. This insurance will cover: (i) Any accident occurring before, during and after any competition; (ii) Any sickness that an athlete could suffer during a trip to a competition or event; (iii) Liability caused by an athlete during the competition. b.) The athlete’s NF guarantees the existence of this insurance by entering an athlete in an event. LOCs or NFs organizing an event cannot force the athletes to pay for a race day fee for insurance purposes. I need coverage in regards to 2.6. a. i, and iii. Can you quote me for insurance for training during the week leading up to the race and for competing in the race. Thank you.