2023-10-20 12:12:06
Abu Dhabi (Etihad)
The UAE Team concluded the year 2023 by obtaining first place in the International Cycling Union World Tour classification, and the team took the lead, confirming its worth in the upper echelons of professional cycling.
The achievement was announced at a press conference at the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, in the presence of Matar Suhail Al Yabhouni, President of the Emirates Team, Mauro Gianetti, Executive Director of the team, Tadej Bogacher, world number one, Joao Almeida, Adam Yates, Felix Grosschartner, and a number of sports leaders.
The distinguished victory is evidence of the UAE Team’s constant dedication and exceptional talent, as it recorded 57 wins in the 2023 season, and has continuously demonstrated its strength and prowess on the global stage of cycling, as the team collected these victories from a wide range of competitions, starting from classic one-day races, to Exhausting Grand Tour races, and 17 different riders from the team achieved victories, which indicates the strength of the team.
The team’s success is embodied in the exceptional performance presented by Tadi Bogačer, as he finished the season as the best cyclist in the world, as the 25-year-old Slovenian cyclist wrote his name in the annals of cycling history, thanks to his amazing performance this season, and consolidated his place as one of the brightest stars in the sport, following his victory. In the two historic races, Ronde van Vlaanderen and Il Lombardia, as well as other prestigious races.
UAE Team riders also shined in the top positions in the individual rider classifications, with Bogačer taking first place, Adam Yates in eighth place, Joao Almeida in tenth place, and Mark Hirschi in twelfth place.
The Emirates Team has succeeded in establishing its position as a force in this sport, as it was able to achieve this wonderful achievement, following years of striving for excellence and promoting a culture of winning. The team’s leadership, including management, sponsors and riders, worked tirelessly to ensure an environment that encourages Excellence and teamwork.
The team achieved this victory, following its keenness to develop young talents, provide an environment that promotes growth, and provide world-class support to its riders, and thus the UAE team sat at the top of the UCI team classification in 2023, paving the way for continued success in the future.
Matar Suhail Al Yabhouni Al Dhaheri, team leader, said: “The performance presented by our team this year inspired everyone, and everyone reflected the significant development of cycling in the Emirates over the past years, and the participation of our team at the highest international levels is a major factor in this development, and we We are working to build a strong culture of cycling in the Emirates, as a means of transportation, entertainment and sport, and the presence of the Emirates Team (Inspirational) is an important step to encourage everyone to be active, make sport a way of life, and participate in sport, which is a major part of our global cycling project.” .
He added: “In recent years, we have witnessed the construction of hundreds of kilometers of bicycle paths throughout the Emirates, which led to Abu Dhabi being classified as the first bicycle-friendly city in Asia by the International Cycling Union, and we are now preparing to host the World Track Cycling Championships in 2029, and the World Cycling Championships. “The world is on the road in 2028, so it is an exciting time, things are moving in the right direction, and we are very proud of the path we are on together.”
Mauro Gianetti, Team Director and CEO, said: “It gives me great pleasure to say that we have been able to reach first place in the UCI World Rankings for 2023, and it is no secret that this goal has been one of our priorities since the establishment of our teams, and I would like to advance Thanks to the sponsors and supporters from the Emirates for making this dream come true.”
He added: “We achieved a record year, and recorded 57 wins, thanks to the tremendous effort and teamwork provided by everyone, and with the development witnessed by cycling in the Emirates, it was necessary for us to keep pace with this development, by continuing to work as one team, and to climb the podiums, to be part of the team.” “The global project to develop cycling in the Emirates from the beginning, and it is certainly the most complete project in the world.”
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