Bahrain : Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, the 3rd edition of His Highness’ Amateur Cycling Tour concluded on Saturday, organised by the Bahrain Cycling Federation in cooperation with Faalyat. The fourth and final stage took place on Saturday, covering a distance of 80 kilometers.
The winners were honoured in the presence of Dr. Abdulrahman Sadiq Askar, CEO of the General Sports Authority, Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Cycling Federation, Ms Lubna Sulaibeekh of Babco Company, Mr. Abbas Hassan of Gulf Air, and Mr Ahmed Al Hajj of Faalyat, who is also the Chariman of the High Organising Committee of the Tour
Cyclist Abdullah Ali of Bahrain Giants team triumphed in the 4th stage at the level of Bahrainis, while cyclist Hassan Aqeel of Bahrain Amateurs team came second, and his brother from the same team, cyclist Mohammed Aqeel, came third.
At the GCC and National Team level, Moroccan cyclist Said Aboluchi of the Turk team won the fourth stage, while UAE’s cyclist Said Khair of Dubai Police team finished second, and Syrian cyclist Mazen Hussain of Xstream Sport team came third.
Bahraini cyclist Abdullah Ali was crowned champion of the tour after being officially awarded the yellow and red jerseys for the best time and highest points, while cyclist Mohammed Aqeel was handed the blue jersey for under 23 years old, and cyclist Mohammed Khatim was given the green jersey for over 40 years old.
Cyclist Adel Barbary of Dubai Police team achieved the orange and grey jerseys, and was crowned the champion at the GCC and National Team level. UAE cyclist Mohammed Abdullah Al Hammadi of Al Wathbah team won the purple jersey for under 23 years old, and cyclist Vladimir bagged the pink jersey for over 40 years old.
In the 10 km disabled race, Nasser Al Marisi achieved first place, Mousa Al Sayegh second, and Mohammed Habeib third.
At the women’s level, Bahraini cyclist Fatima Murad came first in the Bahraini women’s race, Zakia Al Sadah second, and May Al Hajji third.
Chinese cyclist Lin won first place at the race dedicated for GCC National Team and resident women’s cyclists, followed by American cyclist Casey Pittman and British cyclist Emma Baker in second and third respectively. In the individual race for Bahrainis, Mohammed Mubarak achieved first place, Essa Saleh second and Sayed Ahmed Al Kamal third.
Sponsors Honoured
The supporters and sponsors of the were honoured at the conclusion of the tour, namely: Bahrain Cycling Association, Faalyat Company, General Sports Authority, Babco, Batelco, Gulf Air, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Health, Royal Bahrain Hospital, Team Bahrain Victorious , GWM Cars Company, Ministry of Works and Ministry of Municipalities Affair and Agriculture.
A souvenir was also presented from the UAE Ministry of Defense to the Organising Committee of the tour, and to the General Sports Authority as well as to the Bahrain Cycling Association, in addition to a commemorative gift from Dubai Company to the Organising Committee.
