11th Sharjah Tour kicks off on Friday

The committee held its final preparatory meeting at the headquarters of the Sharjah Sports Council, on Monday, chaired by His Excellency Abdullah Sultan Al Dah, Board Member, and attended by Dr Yasser Omar Al Dukhi, Tour Director, Bakheet Saeed Al Qurs, Deputy Tour Director, along with the heads of the various committees and members. All organisational and logistical arrangements for the new edition were approved.

His Excellency Abdullah Al Dah expressed his satisfaction with the preparations and thanked all the working teams across the sub-committees operating under the umbrella of the Organising Committee. He affirmed his optimism that this edition would build on previous successes and further cement Sharjah’s distinguished standing in hosting international championships and events.

It is worth noting that the new edition of the international tour will feature the participation of 162 riders from 27 teams and national squads representing 18 countries from around the world. Covering a total distance of 503 kilometres spread over five stages, the tour will also be accompanied by two local races for athletes with disabilities and youth during its third stage, in addition to accompanying activities at the start and finish points of each stage.