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His Highness honours winners
His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi honoured Josh Kenneth from the Chinese Li Niang Star team claimed first place, while Josh Burnett from the Spanish Burgos team took second. Tarameh Ren from the Japanese Keen team finished in third place. Additionally, the Italian Solition Tech team was awarded the title of best team.
His Highness awards jerseys to outstanding cyclists
At the jersey level, His Highness the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah crowned the winners of the prestigious jerseys.
Josh Kenneth from the Chinese Li Niang Star team won the yellow jersey for the best time in completing the stage distance, sponsored by the Sharjah Police General Command. Dusan Rajovic from the Italian Soltion Tech team claimed the green jersey for the best speed points average, sponsored by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority. Meanwhile, Rashid Al Balushi from the UAE national team secured the red jersey for the best hill climb average, sponsored by the Sharjah Municipality.
His Highness handed over the first place cup to Mary Foot Duarte from the Emirates Professional Team, who won the white jersey in the youth category for cyclists under 23 years, sponsored by Sharjah Sports Channel. Additionally, the UAE flag jersey for the best time in completing the stage distance was awarded to Emirati cyclist Abdullah Jassim Al Ali from the Emirates Team.
His Highness watches recap video of the 10th Sharjah TourHis Highness the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, accompanied by the attendees, watched a video clip showcasing the most prominent events of the Sharjah International Cycling Tour in its tenth edition. He also visited the event corner featuring activities for the public and followers of the tournament.
Praise for the competition and tournament successHis Highness commended the intense competition among cyclists throughout all stages of the tour. He congratulated organisers of the major global event, praising their outstanding efforts and the success of the tournament.
The tenth edition of the Sharjah International Cycling Tour consisted of five stages, covering a total distance of 526.26 km.
The first stage, "Excellence and Creativity", spanned 132.91 km, beginning at Al Majaz Amphitheatre and ending at the Hanging Gardens in Kalba.
The second stage covered 127 km, starting from the wheat farm in Maliha and finishing at the University of Dhaid.
The third stage, "Science and Culture", was 11.16 km long and took place entirely within the University City in Sharjah, starting and finishing at the American University of Sharjah.
The fourth stage covered 132.32 km, beginning at Al Hafiya Lake in Kalba and concluding at the Suhub Rest House in Khorfakkan.
The fifth and final stage, "Past and Future", was 121.87 km, starting at the Heritage Village in Al Hamriyah and concluding in the Aljada area of Sharjah.
Participation in the 10th Sharjah TourA total of 174 cyclists from 29 teams and national teams across 23 countries participated in the tenth edition of the Sharjah International Cycling Tour.
The event featured top international teams, including:
Additionally, national teams from the following countries participated:
The UAE was represented by the following teams:
The honouring ceremony was attended by His Highness the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, alongside several prominent figures from the sports and cycling sectors.
Additionally, senior officials in the sports sector, as well as representatives of sponsors and participating teams, were present at the event.
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