By Abdellatif Sharaa
KUWAIT: Kuwait cycling team returned home after making two achievements in two championships held recently in the UAE. Kuwait's delegation included Kuwait Cycling Club Secretary General Abdullah Al-Shimmari and three cyclists, who were able to attract the attention of fans with their performance during the first championship in the 157 km 'elite' race, which was held under the patronage of Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the participation of cyclists from 37 countries.
Kuwait's Khalid Al-Khalifa finished in fourth place, and Abdelhadi Al-Ajmi finished in 15th place. Meanwhile, Khalifa ended in first place in the "Deerat Dubai Nakhla race" for 80 km. The team dedicated this win to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and the government. He also thanked the Public Authority for Sport and Kuwait Olympic Committee for their support.