More father-and-child teams in SAFRA AVventura 2013

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With the growing emphasis on the importance of family bonding in Singapore, more fathers seem to be finding unique ways to bond with their kids.

A total of 64 father-and-child pairs competed at this year's SAFRA AVventura 2013 - a 50 per cent increase as compared to last year's event. A new category was also introduced as part of the Dads For Life Challenge, enabling fathers with teenage children (aged 13 to 17) to compete together.

Teams participated in a series of fun-filled challenges such as abseiling, sporting climbing, air weapons shooting and chapteh as they ran and cycled along a short 6.5km race route within the Yishun estate.

Mohammad Hairul Nazwa, 37, took part in the Dads For Life Challenge Junior category with his nine-year-old son, Ian Izree and came in first in their category. Mohammad Hairul commented: "It was an unexpected win for us. We had fun bonding throughout the race. This is the first time we are taking part in an adventure race together and I hope to continue to participate in future races with him."

Mr Sze Toh Khai Munn, Race Director for the SAFRA AVventura 2013 who is a father to a two-year-old, commented, "As fathers, we always hope to have a close bond with our kids even after they grow up. Unique experiences like participating in such events help strengthen the trust between father and child as they work together to overcome the challenges, leaving a positive imprint in the child. I am sure that many of the participating teams have also taken away with them fond memories of the race that they will reminisce in the years ahead."