
Mirza Wins Professional Title, and Al Balushi Secures Gold for Dubai Police in the “Desert Race” of the Al Salam Cycling Championship
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, the sixth edition of the Al Salam Cycling Championship concluded on Thursday, February 17. The championship, organized by the Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – Procurement and Finance, held the second “Year of the Fiftieth” desert race for Emiratis and residents.
Yousif Mirza from the UAE Pro Cycling Team claimed first place in the professional category for the 50 km race, followed by Ahmed Al Mansoori from the Sheikh Ahmed bin Humaid Al Nuaimi team in second place, and Sofiane Haddi from the Abu Dhabi Cycling Team in third.
In the 30 km amateur category for Emiratis, Yasser Jumaa Al Balushi from Dubai Police took first place, followed by Majid Al Balushi from Trek M7 in second place, and Ahmed Al Marri from Trek M7 in third.
Trek M7 topped the overall standings for amateur competitions, followed by Dubai Police, with Yasi team finishing in third place.
The second “Year of the Fiftieth” desert race for Emiratis and residents saw the participation of 154 cyclists of various nationalities residing in the UAE. The competition was filled with excitement and challenges along the sandy tracks, chosen by the organizing committee in the Seih Al Salam area within the Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve. The race required participants to demonstrate both speed and strength to overcome the obstacles throughout the course.
His Excellency Omair bin Juma Al Falasi, Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee of the Al Salam Cycling Championship, extended his deepest gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for his patronage, vision, and support for launching, developing, and enhancing this championship. Al Falasi expressed his appreciation for Sheikh Mohammed’s commitment to attending the races throughout the season to motivate the participants, highlighting the importance of cycling and its role in building character and fostering continuous motivation for practitioners of the sport.
Al Falasi also thanked His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, for his significant support for the championship, exemplified by the inclusion of the “Golden Jubilee” race, organized by the Ministry of Interior in collaboration with the Al Salam Championship committee. This distinguished the sixth edition of the championship, along with Sheikh Saif’s honoring of the Dubai Police men’s and women’s teams, awarding them the Community Service Medal in recognition of their victory in the race. This reflects His Highness’s appreciation for the importance of the Al Salam Championship and its role in developing this key sport.
Al Falasi praised all participants in the final race and throughout the sixth edition, noting that their exceptional competitive performance delighted the organizing committee and confirmed the achievement of the championship’s numerous objectives.
At the conclusion of the thrilling desert race day, His Excellency Omair bin Juma Al Falasi crowned the top finishers in both the professional and amateur categories, in the presence of the members of the Supreme Organizing Committee. Al Falasi also made sure to take commemorative photos with other participants to celebrate the conclusion of the largest and most exciting edition of the Al Salam Cycling Championship to date.
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Mohammed bin Rashid attends Al Salam Cycling Championship’s Women’s Race at Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve
Event marks grand finale of the ninth edition of the championship, with exhilarating races across two categories highlighting its immense community appeal
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Third stage of the ninth Al Salam Cycling Championship features a 52 km and 57 km race, in addition to a timed sprint segment
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Introductory meeting for the heads of the teams participating in the Ruler’s Court Race
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Tariq Al Blooshi from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs won the over-40s category.
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