Asian Football Confederation praises Saudi Arabia's organization of the cycling championship in Qassim
The Asian Cycling Confederation commended the Saudi Cycling Federation for its outstanding efforts and high level of professionalism in organizing the Asian Road Cycling Championships, which were hosted by the Qassim region from February 5th to 13th. The event witnessed wide participation, with nearly 700 athletes representing 30 Asian countries, reflecting the growing confidence in the organizational capabilities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Organizational success reflects the development of Saudi sports
The Asian Cycling Confederation stated that all aspects of the championship, from technical operations and track safety to logistics, hospitality, and media coverage coordination, were executed with a high level of professionalism that meets international standards. The Confederation emphasized that the seamless coordination between the organizing committee, local government authorities, and partners in the Qassim region directly contributed to the championship's outstanding success, adhering to the highest standards set by the International Cycling Union (UCI) and the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC).
Al-Qassim: A global sports destination
The hosting of this major continental event in the Qassim region underscores the Kingdom's geographical diversity. The region's varied terrain and roads provided an ideal environment for the competition, enabling cyclists to perform at their best. This success is part of the comprehensive sporting movement underway in Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030, which aims to transform the Kingdom into a global destination for hosting major sporting events and enhance quality of life by promoting a culture of sports and competition.
Strategic dimensions and a promising future
The continental federation explained that this event was not merely a sporting competition, but also showcased the Kingdom's soft power and its remarkable ability to manage large crowds and events, while strengthening the bonds of friendship and unity among the peoples of Asia. The championship contributed to raising the profile of road racing across the continent, and the federation expressed its appreciation to the organizing committee and all contributing parties.
In conclusion, the Asian Federation looks forward to continuing fruitful cooperation with the Saudi Cycling Federation, and to following up on more achievements that contribute to the development of cycling in the Kingdom and the region, which bodes well for the future of this sport that has begun to gain increasing popularity in Saudi circles.
