The launch of the fifth version of the cycling ladder championship
Under the patronage and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Organizing Committee announced the launch of the fifth edition of the Ladder Cycling Championship organized by the office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum - Purchasing and Financing, with the aim of developing cycling And encouraging different groups to practice sports in general, and cycling in particular.
The organizing committee revealed the details of the fifth edition of the largest tournament of its kind, as it will include 4 races to be held in the Saih Al-Salam area in Dubai, with 3 races for men in December, January and February, and a women's race next January, with cash prizes of more than 3 million dirhams. All races are in accordance with the precautionary measures for the Covid 19 pandemic, for the sake of the safety of all competitors, organizing and ensuring the continuation of this highly anticipated annual sporting event.
This came during the media meeting that was held in the region in the presence of His Excellency Omair bin Juma Al Falasi, CEO of the Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum - Procurement and Finance, Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee, and Mansour Buasiba, a member of the board of directors of the group games sector in Al Ahly Youth Club and the candidate for the presidency of the Cycling Federation In the upcoming elections, the head of the tournament's technical committee, Majid Al Bastaki, head of the media committee, Rami Nabulsi, head of the finance and promotion committee, and Muhammad Al Mousa, head of the logistical committee.
The organizing committee organized an inspection tour for the media to see the race tracks and the most prominent landmarks in the championship area, and to review the upcoming preparations for the event, which has become the most prominent event for cycling enthusiasts at all local, regional and global levels, given that it includes amateur and professional races in categories that include citizens, Gulf countries, and riders of different nationalities.
The CEO of the office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum - Procurement and Finance, Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee for the tournament, Omair bin Jumah Al Falasi, raised the highest signs of gratitude and gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai who sponsored him God, for his sponsorship and support for the championship, and His Highness preferred to attend since the start of the event to follow the races, which had the greatest impact in raising the morale of the participants, and motivating the Higher Organizing Committee and the work teams to double efforts to be at the level of this precious confidence by continuing the process of development and addition to the event at all levels.
Al Falasi also confirmed that the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to construct tracks with international specifications for cycling enthusiasts and organize competitive tournaments for them, as well as the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, to make Dubai a city A bicycle-friendly, confirms the position of cycling in Dubai and the support it receives as it is at the forefront of sports that contribute to the health, activity and happiness of its practitioners, which has increased the numbers of practitioners from men and women of different ages and nationalities from the components of society, and this has increased the importance of sport In general, this championship in particular, and we have made a greater responsibility to support the efforts of cycling and to develop the levels of cyclists due to its great importance in building the body and personality of its practitioners.
Al Falasi affirmed keenness to organize the event in accordance with strict precautionary measures to protect the participants, as well as provide all the success factors for the races and provide the opportunity for those wishing and qualified to participate in it from within the country and from the brothers in the Gulf Cooperation Council, and the women's race was fixed for the second year in a row in translation of the directives of the championship sponsor. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, after the success of last year's edition, and the participants achieved a good level that qualifies them to develop further in the future editions by continuing to encourage and support them.
Bouasiba: An annual artistic development and a promising strategy
A member of the board of directors of the group games sector in the Al-Ahly Youth Club and the candidate for the presidency of the federation in the upcoming elections and the head of the technical committee of the championship, Mansour Bousaiba, confirmed that the tournament is witnessing a remarkable development every year as it enters the fifth version, specifically on the technical side through the rates achieved by the participants in the races, including It reflects the seriousness and strong levels produced by the event and its contribution to supporting sport in general and cycling in particular.
And Oasiba considered that fixing the women's race will have an important positive impact to support Emirati girls, while stressing that precautionary measures are a priority for the organizing committee in this edition by applying pre-examination to detect the Coronavirus, along with the procedures before and during the race to avoid any possible danger. And to ensure the safety and health of everyone.
Bouasiba affirmed that supporting the wise leadership in holding this event aims to support Emiratis in practicing sports and cycling specifically, which is a healthy sport in the first place and serves the community with many goals, which makes the championship among the most important strategic goals of the Cycling Union during the next session while seeking to strengthen cooperation on All levels, especially the participants of cyclists, because they are included in programs within the Union's long-term plans.
4 races for amateurs, professionals and women
The Ladder Cycling Championship is witnessing the holding of 4 races after the Organizing Committee decided to confirm the women's race that was held experimentally in the last version, so that this time it is held in conjunction with the elite race, and coordination with the Emirates Cycling Federation to organize two qualifying races for the first Emirati Amateur Championship for a distance was revealed. 90 km to qualify to participate in the first race for Emirati amateurs, and the second for foreign professionals for the same distance to qualify for participation in the Elite race.
The first race will be held next December in the category of amateur citizens for a distance of one million dirhams, with the participation of 60 competitors, including 20 competitors from the first positions in the previous version, and 40 of the qualifying race, which will be held in coordination with the Emirates Cycling Federation during next period.
The second major race will be held next January and is dedicated to the "elite" professional category for a distance of 127 km and with cash prizes of one million dirhams. It includes the nationalities of citizens and foreign residents and the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, by 10 participants from each country, with a total of 80 competitors.
In January, the women's race for Emirati amateurs will also be held, with the participation of 60 competitors, with the financial prizes to be revealed later.
The conclusion will be next February, with the establishment of the Emirati amateur race with the participation of 60 cyclists competing for a distance of 127 km with cash prizes amounting to one million dirhams, in which the owners of the first twenty places from the first race of this season will participate, with a qualifying race to complete the rest of the other forty seats.
Emirati arbitration
The Organizing Committee has approved an Emirati jury consisting of 10 Emirati referees to manage the tournament competitions, based on the success achieved in the past editions.
Negative examination is a requirement for participation
The committee confirmed that the championship has been greened with the highest safety standards in line with instructions and precautionary measures to limit the spread of Coronavirus - Covid 19, and a condition for participation will be to obtain an examination with a negative result within 48 hours of the race day.
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