Red Bull Power Race 2026: Malaysia Claims Epic Double Win in Bangkok

Malaysia had plenty to celebrate in Bangkok as Saddam Pittli was crowned the first men’s Red Bull Power Race International Champion and the national team lifted the inaugural Nations’ Trophy.

In the women’s race, Brazilian athlete Yasmin Yukare, representing Indonesia, claimed the title with a winning time of 8:26, while Pittli took the men’s crown in 7:16. Together, they became the first international titleholders in this new competition.

A World Premiere Season Across Four Nations

The International Final rounded off a world premiere season that began in Kuala Lumpur and moved on to Yangon and Jakarta before reaching Bangkok for the Thailand National Final on 17 October.

The following day, the 12 fastest men and 12 fastest women from each of the four countries lined up for the International Final, with 96 athletes chasing the inaugural titles. Across the four national events held in 2026, Red Bull Power Race attracted participants from 33 different countries and territories, from Brazil to South Korea.

The racing was fiercely contested throughout the day, including a dramatic photo finish in the men’s semi-finals, where three athletes were separated by just four hundredths of a second.

Saddam Pittli Wins the Men’s Red Bull Power Race Title

Pittli saved his best for last. After finishing second in the semi-final standings, he found another level in the championship final, improving his time by more than 21 seconds to win in 7:16. Indonesia completed the podium, with Damar Prasetyo second in 7:30 and Ghian Herdiyana third in 7:31.

“Representing Malaysia was my biggest motivation. Every lap, every station, I kept thinking about my country, and that pushed me to give everything I had,” said Pittli. “To become the first Red Bull Power Race International Champion makes me incredibly happy and proud. I really enjoyed the competition, and I hope my victory encourages more people to give it a try.”

Yasmin Yukare Takes the Women’s Crown

Yukare set the pace throughout qualifying and the semi-finals, then delivered her fastest time of the competition in the final, crossing the line in 8:26. Malaysia’s Hui Teng Tobee Yip claimed second place in 8:51, narrowly ahead of compatriot Natasha Nazamil, who completed the podium in 8:52.

“I still can’t believe I’ve won! The other women from Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand were so strong, and I knew it wasn’t going to be easy. I just kept pushing and never gave up,” said Yukare. “To anyone thinking about trying Red Bull Power Race, don’t be afraid to give it a go. The energy here is amazing, and you can do it!”

Malaysia Lifts the Inaugural Nations’ Trophy

Beyond the individual titles, athletes also raced for national pride. Every finishing position earned points for the country each athlete represented, and Malaysia finished with the highest combined total to claim the first Nations’ Trophy.

With a men’s champion and two women on the podium, it was a proud day for the Malaysian squad, capping a day of intense competition and friendly international rivalry.

How Red Bull Power Race Works

Billed as “The Fastest Race, The Greatest Rush”, Red Bull Power Race is built around familiar bodyweight exercises in a short, high-intensity format that requires no specialist equipment. That makes it accessible to anyone with the determination to take it on.

Athletes complete four 400m runs separated by three stations of push-ups, sit-ups and squats. Men perform 40 repetitions at each station, while women perform 30.

The format leaves little margin for error. Athletes must balance explosive effort with smart pacing, knowing when to push and when to conserve energy. With every second counting, strategy and composure can make the difference between winning and losing.

Bringing Young Adults Together Through Sport

“Red Bull Power Race brings our international sporting spirit to a new generation,” said Ms Supasita Kraisri, Chief Global Marketing Officer of TCP Group. “Young adults across Asia are choosing more variety in the ways they exercise that fit around busy modern lives, and this format speaks directly to that. Beyond the competition, it’s also about bringing people together, building communities and creating shared experiences through sport.”

If you enjoy fun, social race formats like this, read our story on the adidas Hyperrelay, which united 80 runners in an epic 500m relay race.

Official Red Bull Power Race International Final 2026 Results

Women’s Individual Championship

Men’s Individual Championship

Nations’ Trophy Winner: Malaysia

For more information on the series, visit redbullsport.com.