Hyrox fitness race bulks up Asia's workout scene

SportsOrganizer targets major Asia-Pacific cities for sports tourismHyrox participants compete during an event at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, on Aug. 6. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)YUKA KONISHIAugust 13, 2026 10:57 JSTCHIBA, Japan -- Global fitness racing organizer Hyrox has tapped into a growing community of gym enthusiasts in Asia, turning everyday fitness training into competitive events and boosting sports tourism in the region.