Farah Al-Marri was crowned yesterday, a champion of the women's race in the Peace Cycling Championship, which is held under the guidance and care of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and organized by his Highness Procurement and Finance office.

The race was dedicated to Emirati girls from the "amateur category", who are not affiliated with any club, and with the participation of more than 40 contestants, Rukia Ahmed came in second place, and Maryam Ali Al-Awadi came third.

Farah Al-Marri expressed her happiness at achieving the first titles for the Women's Peace Championship, confirming that she was keen to complete the race in the lead despite the hardship and fatigue.

Farah Al-Marri said in press statements: “I entered cycling races thanks to the support of my uncle, the bicycle trainer, Abdullah Sowaidan, as he had a great role in supporting me and encouraging me to participate in the race.” Noting that she trained four months ago, in preparation for participating in the cycling ladder for a period of time Not less than two hours.

For his part, CEO of the Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, for Procurement and Finance, Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee for the championship, Amir bin Juma Al Falasi, praised the participation of Emirati girls from the "amateur category", stressing that they have presented remarkable levels in this first and experimental version of the race Bikes for women from the "amateur category".

He said in press statements: “Despite the strong winds and the difficulty of the race, the level that Emirati girls have provided confirms the prevalence of bicycle sport among society in general, and in the women's category in particular.”

He added, "These girls receive family members' encouragement to play sports, and they also have the opportunity to train and develop the level in the world-class tracks, which are spread in various regions of Dubai, particularly the Peace Zone, and I am confident that this race will be an additional incentive for them to develop their levels and gain More experience to continue their journey on a larger system at the competitive level. ”

On the other hand, the elite men's race competition, which extends for a distance of 127 km, will be held this afternoon, with the participation of 100 riders of different nationalities from within the country, and the riders of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Participants come from a number of the most well-known on the level of Emirati bikes, led by Youssef Mirza, Majed Al Balushi, Mohammed Al Mansoori, Mohammed Hassan Al Marawi, Jaber Al Mansoori, Khaled Maayouf, and Ahmed Yousef Al Mansoori, and this group booked a seat for it due to its advanced results from the elite race in the season the past.

A number of the most prominent Emirati clubs are participating: Talal Al-Balushi, Abdullah Al-Stadium, Mohamed Al-Mutaiwi, Abdul Rahman Al-Balushi, Saif Al-Kaabi, Abdullah Jassim, Harib Mehrab, Hamad Al-Muhairi, Rashid Al-Mansoori, Rashid Suwaidan, Hamad Al-Tawash, Zayed Al-Obaidli, Ali Al-Hassani and Nawaf Ahmed and Abdullah Al-Marri.

Al Jasmi: The race was technically and organizationally successful

The head of the women's committee, member of the Board of Directors of the Cycling Federation, Noura Al Jasmi, confirmed that the first race for the women's peace championship came out ideally, both in terms of organization and technical level.

In a press statement, she said: "The race scored a special case in which the contestants completed the 50 km distance to the finish line."

Roqaya Ahmed: I aspire to compete with professionals

The second-place runner, Emirati bike, Rukia Ahmed, expressed her aspiration for the women's race for the Peace Championship next year to witness the participation of professionals alongside amateurs.

She said in press statements: "We aim to acquire experiences from friction with this type of professional players and affiliates for clubs, I do not imagine that the participating girls whose primary goal is to win the title, as much as it is a strong competition and the acquisition of friction."

She added that «the girls’ desire to participate in the first edition of the Peace Championship confirms that the culture of sport cycling has expanded significantly, thanks to the support that this game receives from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Which directed the establishment of advanced tracks that attracted hundreds of citizens and residents to practice cycling.

Annan Al-Amri: I could not believe myself when I found Muhammad bin Rashid standing to check on my health

Member of Al Wathba Bicycles, Annan Al-Amri, said that she felt a strong feeling in completing the women's bicycle race, despite the doctors ’attempt to subject her to treatment, after hitting her face with the bike of one of the competitors.

Annan Al-Amri was hit hard by her face during the women's race, as part of the Peace Cycling Championship, which was held yesterday for the first time for the "amateur class" of female citizens, as she finished in the ninth place on the list of participating players.

Al-Amri told «Emirates Today»: “I did not believe myself when I found His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, standing to check on my health, and the first thing I thought about when I found his highness is to complete the race Until its end. ”

She pointed out, "His Highness' interest in the curve of determination and insistence that I continue the march and be at the forefront of the race, despite what happened to me, I was seeking to achieve a good result for His Highness, as it always stands as a model for any girl and young man who is a citizen of success and creativity."

She continued: “His Highness was keen to reassure my safety, as any parent reassures his daughter, I am very grateful to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, for his support to women in general, and to women's sports in particular.”

A member of the Al Wathba Cycle Team revealed that she had prepared for the ladder race two months ago, and said: "This is the first time that I have participated in open road racing, but I participated in the Triathlion race last year and gained a good experience."

She said: "The splendor of the ladder race will make me prepare for the next year long enough. I want to be the champion next year for a race that takes great steps to be the best among the female bike races in the country."

The men's elite race competition, which runs 127 km, will be held with the participation of 100 cyclists.