SSGC’s Muhammad Rizwan narrowly beat Afghanistan’s Faisullah to grab Islamabad to Murree cycle race title

An International Cycle Race organized by Pakistan Cycling Federation (PCF) in collaboration with Pakbicycle.com and Pakistan Sports Board(PSB) was held from Islamabad to Murree in which 110 high-spirited cyclists from Afghanistan and Pakistan have participated to achieve top honors in the event.

Vibrant Cyclist from Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), Muhammad Rizwan bagged the title after narrowly toppling Faisullah from Afghanistan at the finish line.

Rizwan raced up to the finish line by clocking 1 hour 35 minutes and 44 seconds to clinch the trophy with Faiullah finishing just fraction of second behind. Hanzala Khan of Bikestan grabbed the third position.

The race was inaugurated by Mr.Waqar Ali Khan additional Secertary KPK .The President of Pakistan Cycling Federation Syed Azhar Ali Shah, Secretary General Nisar Ahmed, former president of Pakistan Football Federation Engineer Ashfaq Hussain Shah and Deputy Directors General of Pakistan Sports Board Mansoor Ahmed and Muhammad Azam Dar were also present.

Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Dr Fehmida Mirza graced the closing ceremony as a chief guest and distributed prizes among the winners and also directed Pakistan Cycling Federation President Syed Azhar Ali Shah to organise a road race from Pakistan to Afghanistan.

“PCF should organize a road race from Peshawar to Afghanistan which would send a message of peace in the region. The government will also support the federation,” Dr Fehmida Mirza said.