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ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP):Ali Ilyas won a gold medal in the Albarka Bank 9th National Road Cycling Championship held here at the Iran Avenue on Friday.
The event was inaugurated by Syed Azhar Ali Shah, President of the Pakistan Cycling Federation (PCF). The event was scheduled for February 20, but was postponed due to heavy rain, said a press release.
The highlight of the day was the Men’s Elite 112 KM road race, which showcased thrilling competition among the country’s top cyclists.
The winners include Gold Medalist: Ali Ilyas (SSGC) – 3 hours, 1 minute, and 37 seconds (Average speed: 37 km/h); Silver Medalist: Umar Farooq (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa); Bronze Medalist: Mohammad Shan (SSGC).
The championship featured 130 male and female cyclists representing four provincial teams—Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, IBex club and Balochistan—along with teams from Islamabad, SSGC, POF Wah, and Bikestan Cycling Academy.