The national team for athletes with disabilities began its participation in the Asian Para Cycling Road Championships, held in the Saudi city of Al-Qassim, yesterday by winning four colored medals in the first day's competitions.Emirati athletes managed to secure two gold medals through Abdullah Salem Balushi in the (MC4) category and Salama Rashid Al-Khatari in the (WC5) category, in addition to a silver medal for Saeed Rashid Al-Zahiri in the (MH4) category and a bronze for Ahmed Mohamed Al-Bidawwi in the (MC5) category. This allowed the team to make its mark on the medal table early on and boost its chances of continuing to shine in the coming days of the championship.The races showed a high level of competition, but the Emirati cyclists successfully navigated the events with confidence and discipline, which was reflected in the outstanding results on the opening day.This start provides a significant morale boost for the players, especially after the positive results achieved at the recent West Asian Championship, which helped boost confidence within the team. Furthermore, the varied medal tally of gold, silver, and bronze reflects the diversity of the achievement base and the ability to compete in multiple categories.ASIA CYCLING UNION HONORS BU AZEBA.The President of the Cycling Federation, Engineer Mansoor Bu Azeba, expressed his pride in the honor he received from the Asian Cycling Union in appreciation of his efforts to develop cycling in the UAE and enhance its presence at the continental level, confirming that "this honor represents an achievement for the entire UAE sports system."This came during the general assembly meeting of the Asian Union on the sidelines of the Asian Road Championship, in the presence of President of the International Cycling Union David Lappartient, President of the Asian Cycling Union Amarjit, along with representatives of national federations in the continent and a number of prominent sports figures.Bu Azeba told "Emirates Today": "This honor is not personal, but rather an appreciation for the efforts of an integrated team working to raise the name of the UAE high in continental and international forums."
