Africa-Press – Eritrea. The Commission of Culture and Sports organized a farewell ceremony at its office on 17 February for the National Cycling Team, which is set to participate in the 18th Tour Rwanda to be held from 22 February to 1 March.
The national team, coached by Samson Solomon, comprises Merhawi Kudus, Henok Mulubrhan, Nahom Zeray, Yafiet Mulugeta, and Natan Medhanie.
Mr. Mekonnen Goitom, Director of the Office of the Commission of Culture and Sports, expressed confidence that the national team would register shining victories as it has done in past years.
Mr. Temesgen Reda’e, President of the National Cycling Federation, stated that the national team has conducted ample preparations for the competition and will repeat the successive victories that have been registered in various competitions.
Mr. Samson Solomon, coach of the national team, and Merhawi Kudus, captain of the team, on their parts, said that they have conducted adequate preparation for the competition, in which strong teams are expected to participate.
Noting that Eritrea’s name has been shining beyond the African continent at the global level, Lt. Col. Samuel Tsegay, Head of Administration and Finance of the Commission, wished the national team every success.
The competition will be conducted in eight stages covering a total distance of 993 km.
