Strong Sharjah Tour performance boosts hopes for Asian titles

January 29, 2025 / 9:56 PM

Sharjah24: Mansoor Buosaiba, President of the UAE Cycling Federation, commended the exceptional performance of national cyclists Abdullah Jassim and Rashid Al Balushi during the Sharjah Tour, which wrapped up yesterday with its fifth and final stage. He highlighted that this accomplishment will serve as a crucial enhancement for the national team, which includes numerous young talents, as they gear up for their forthcoming involvement in the Asian Championships in Thailand and Malaysia.

Rashid Al Balushi of the UAE national team has secured the prestigious red jersey for mountain climbs, in addition to clinching the Sharjah Tour Trophy. In a remarkable achievement, Abdullah Jassim has clinched the title of the best Emirati cyclist, proudly donning the UAE jersey, while also taking home the prestigious Tour Trophy. Over 170 cyclists from 29 teams across the globe participated in the event.

A Tight Race for the Leading Position

Buosaiba highlighted that Rashid Al Balushi nearly took the win in the initial stage but ultimately secured the mountain climbs jersey following an outstanding performance in the final kilometer. He held onto the jersey in the fifth stage during the sprint climb, showcasing impressive endurance and skill.

Sharjah Tour Concludes Successfully

Buosaiba emphasised that this edition of the Sharjah Tour stood out, not only for its success as an event but also for the national team’s impressive performance alongside top cyclists from around the globe. He expressed his appreciation to the technical and administrative staff of the national team for their hard work, which played a significant role in this outstanding accomplishment.