The Arab Championships came to a close in Syria today with another triumph for UAE Development Team riders Safiya Alsayegh and Zahra Hussain, racing for the United Arab Emirates national team.
The two riders continued their outstanding run of results in the road race, crossing the finish line together after a long breakaway. Alsayegh claimed her fourth consecutive gold medal, while Hussain added another silver to her palmarès.
The duo enjoyed an impressive medal haul throughout the championships. They opened their campaign by helping the UAE win gold in both the Mixed Relay Team Time Trial and the Team Time Trial. On Friday, they added another success in the individual time trial, with Alsayegh taking gold and Hussain securing silver.
Their final tally was four gold medals, including two team titles, and two silver medals, capping a remarkable week for the two Emirati riders.
