The cycling events at the 2026 Arab Championships got underway today in Syria, which is hosting the competition again after a 14-year absence.
The opening event was the Mixed Relay Team Time Trial in Al-Baja Village, where the United Arab Emirates claimed the gold medal with a strong performance.
Among the protagonists of the UAE’s success were UAE Development Team riders Safiya Alsayegh and Zahra Hussain, who contributed to the team’s victory alongside teammates Abdullah Jasim and Rashid Al Blooshi.
The UAE team covered the 34.2-kilometre course at an average speed of 45.7 km/h, recording the fastest time of the competition to secure the gold medal.
Syria, competing on home roads, took the silver medal, while Lebanon completed the podium with bronze.
