Team Malaysia celebrates winning the Red Bull Power Race Nations’ Trophy as confetti falls in Bangkok

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Red Bull Power Race: Yukare and Pittli Crowned Inaugural International Champions

Mei LingOctober 20, 20263 Mins read8

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Brazilian athlete Yasmin Yukare, racing for Indonesia, and Malaysia’s Saddam Pittli are the first Red Bull Power Race International Champions. Both won their titles at the International Final in Bangkok, while Malaysia lifted the inaugural Nations’ Trophy.

Yukare won the women’s final in 8:26, and Pittli took the men’s crown in 7:16. As a result, they became the first international titleholders of the new competition.

A Red Bull Power Race Season Across Four Nations

The International Final capped a world premiere season. First, the series launched in Kuala Lumpur. It then moved 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 again. In total, 96 athletes chased the inaugural titles. Across its four national events in 2026, the series also drew participants from 33 countries and territories, from Brazil to South Korea.

Athletes from Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar and Malaysia wave their flags at the Red Bull Power Race International Final in Bangkok

The racing stayed fierce all day. For example, the men’s semi-finals produced a dramatic photo finish, with just four hundredths of a second between three athletes.

Male athletes sprint away from the start arch at the International Final in Bangkok

Yasmin Yukare Takes the Women’s Title

Yukare set the pace throughout qualifying and the semi-finals. Then, in the final, she delivered her fastest time of the competition and crossed the line in 8:26.

Malaysia’s Hui Teng Tobee Yip finished second in 8:51. Just behind her, compatriot Natasha Nazamil completed the podium in 8:52.

Yasmin Yukare leads the women’s field out of the start at the Red Bull Power Race International Final

Saddam Pittli Wins the Men’s Final

Pittli finished second in the semi-final standings. However, he found another level when it mattered most. He improved his time by more than 21 seconds and won the final in 7:16, his fastest run of the day.

Indonesia filled the rest of the podium. Damar Prasetyo took second place in 7:30, while Ghian Herdiyana finished third in 7:31.

Saddam Pittli tops the men’s podium, flanked by Indonesia’s Damar Prasetyo and Ghian Herdiyana

Malaysia Lifts the Nations’ Trophy

Beyond the individual titles, athletes also raced for national pride. Each finishing position earned points for the country they represented. In the end, Malaysia posted the highest combined total and claimed the inaugural Nations’ Trophy.

Malaysia celebrates the Nations’ Trophy on stage as confetti falls over the crowd

How the Red Bull Power Race Format Works

Billed as “The Fastest Race, The Greatest Rush”, the event uses familiar bodyweight exercises in a short, high-intensity format. Because it needs no specialist equipment, anyone with the determination can 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 complete 30.

Still, speed and strength alone do not win races. Athletes must balance explosive effort with smart pacing, knowing when to push and when to save energy. With every second counting, strategy and composure often decide the result.

Male athletes power through a 400m run during the Red Bull Power Race in Bangkok

Athletes complete push-ups at an exercise station as judges count repetitions

Building Community Through Sport

Ms Supasita Kraisri, Chief Global Marketing Officer of TCP Group, said the format suits the way young adults train today.

“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,” she said. “Beyond the competition, it’s also about bringing people together, building communities and creating shared experiences through sport.”

Athletes from different nations celebrate together after racing in Bangkok

An athlete performs a backflip as the crowd cheers at the Red Bull Power Race International Final

What the Champions Said

For Yukare, the win felt almost unreal. “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,” she said. “To anyone thinking about trying Red Bull Power Race, don’t be afraid to give it a go.”

Pittli, meanwhile, drew his strength from home. “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,” he said. “I hope my victory encourages more people to give it a try.”