Saeed bin Saqr Al Qasimi honours champion of the Sharjah Tour

Sharjah24: Under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr.Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Saeed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Deputy Head of the Ruler’s Office in Khor Fakkan, awarded Josh Kench of the Chinese Li Ning Star Team as the champion of the fourth stage of the 10th Sharjah International Cycling Tour on Monday, 27 January.

Sheikh Haitham bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Deputy Head of the Ruler’s Office in Kalba, marked the commencement of the stage from Al Hafiya Lake in Kalba. The stage, spanning 132.32 km and culminating at Al Suhub Rest Area in Khor Fakkan, was among the most demanding, known as "The Eastern Region." It brought fresh talents to the forefront, enhancing the competition.

Notable attendance

The event saw notable attendance, featuring Issa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council; Abdul Malik Jani, Vice Chairman of the Council and Head of the Tour’s Supreme Organising Committee, along with representatives from various cycling federations and sports organisations from the UAE, Egypt, Rwanda, Sudan, and beyond.

Winners

Josh Kench achieved first place, earning the gold medal and the yellow jersey for the best overall time. Other winners included Dusan Rajovic, who earned the green jersey for highest speed points; Sulaiman Manuel, awarded the red jersey for best climber, and Marivoet Duarte, recognised with the white jersey for the top under-23 rider. Abdullah Jassim Al Ali received the UAE flag jersey, recognising him as the top Emirati rider.

Concluding phase

The event wraps up on Tuesday, 28 January, featuring the fifth and final stage named "Between the Past and the Future," which spans a distance of 121.87 km from Al Hamriyah Heritage Village to Al Jada, Sharjah.