Muscat: The Salalah Amateur Cycling Race was held as part of the Salalah Tour in Oman. The race was organised by the Oman Cycling Federation and attracted a number of participants from both citizens and residents.
Key details about the race:
Distance: 18 kilometers
Starting point: Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah
Age groups: 23-39 years, Under-23, 40 years and above
Winners:
Age group 23-39 years:
1st place: Talal Al Maskari
2nd place: Abdullah Ramadan Qaroo
3rd place: Asaad Mustaheel
Under-23 age group:
1st place: Badr Al Nubi
2nd place: Ammar Al Habshi
3rd place: Salman Awad
Age group 40 years and above:
1st place: Hamad Al Shakhsi
2nd place: Ali Al Gharibi
3rd place: Lauel Castillo
The Salalah Tour aims to encourage and increase the number of cyclists in Dhofar Governorate and raise awareness of the importance of physical activity.