PROVINCE REPORT
PESHAWAR: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) dominated the 10th National Road Cycling Championship, winning 11 gold medals to secure the top position at Bahria Town Karachi. Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) won three gold medals, while Pakistan Army and Balochistan claimed one gold medal each.
Organised by the Pakistan Cycling Federation, the championship was held from October 9 to 11, featuring male, female, junior and masters cyclists from across the country. The events included individual and team time trials, along with road races.
Sharifa Haider Ali, representing Habib Metro Bank, attended the closing ceremony as chief guest and distributed prizes among the outstanding cyclists. Habib Metro Bank provided financial support for the championship, while Alkhidmat and Bahria Town Karachi also contributed to the event’s successful organisation.
The Pakistan Cycling Federation president announced that plans were underway to host the South Asian Road Cycling Championship at Bahria Town Karachi next year, subject to consultations with and approval from the relevant international bodies.
The federation also expressed concern over the lack of financial assistance from the Pakistan Sports Board and called on public and private sector organisations to support the promotion and development of cycling in Pakistan.
