In a new sporting achievement reflecting the rapid development of Saudi sports, Saudi Arabian champions continued to make history at the 2026 Asian Road Cycling , hosted by the Qassim region. The eighth day of the championships witnessed a clear Saudi dominance on the podium, particularly in Paralympic cycling events, confirming the success of national strategies in supporting and empowering athletes with disabilities to compete at the highest continental levels.
Gold adorns the chests of the Kingdom's heroes
Manahi bin Labdah stole the show in today's competition, etching his name in gold after winning first place and the gold medal in the MH1 category. This well-deserved victory came after a heroic performance, marked by determination and perseverance. Bin Labdah finished the race in 44 minutes and 28 seconds , outperforming his competitors from Asia's elite cyclists, to claim the podium and proudly raise the Saudi flag.
A bountiful harvest of silver and bronze
The achievements didn't stop at gold. The Saudi national team continued its impressive performance in the Class T categories, with cyclist Fahad Al-Dosari exceptional skill to win the silver medal in the T1 category, completing the race in 26 minutes and 11 seconds. Similarly, his teammate Fawaz Al-Fawaz another silver medal to the Kingdom's tally in the T2 category, finishing the race in 24 minutes and 52 seconds, reflecting the depth of talent within the Saudi national team.
In the MC1 category, Saudi Arabia continued its winning streak, with rider Mohammed Al-Marri the silver medal, while his teammate Abbas Al-Hashem the Saudi dominance in this category by claiming the bronze. Rider Rashid Al-Ahmari capped off the day's achievements by winning the bronze medal in the MC3 category with a time of 49:11 minutes.
A women's achievement that reflects sports empowerment
In a related development, Saudi women's sports continued their remarkable progress, with champion Raneem Al-Furaidi impressive performances in the women's competitions. Al-Furaidi secured the silver medal in the WT1 category after finishing the race in 35:35 minutes. This achievement is a testament to the significant support Saudi women receive in the sports sector and their ability to compete at the continental level and win titles.
Al-Qassim: A global sports destination
The hosting of the Asian Cycling Championships in the Qassim region holds significant strategic importance, underscoring the Kingdom's ability to efficiently organize major international sporting events, leveraging its diverse geography and advanced infrastructure. This hosting aligns with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and the Quality of Life Program, which aim to promote sports participation and establish the Kingdom as a global destination for championships.
The results achieved in this championship are not just numbers, but a true indicator of the technical and physical development of Saudi cyclists, and reflect the tireless work of the Saudi Cycling Federation in discovering and refining talents, which bodes well for the future of Saudi sports in upcoming international and Olympic events.
