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Umar Tariq of Mardan emerges title winner of Quaid-e-Azam Day Cycling Race

Promising upcoming Umar Tariq of Mardan clinched the trophy after recording best time in the 14-km road race held in connection with celebration of the Quaid-e-Azam Day on Northern Bypass.

Promising upcoming Umar Tariq of Mardan clinched the trophy after recording best time in the 14-km road race held in connection with the celebration of the Quaid-e-Azam Day on Northern Bypass.

Deputy Commissioner Peshawar Asghar Ali graced the ceremony as chief guest and also witnessed the race wherein more than 60 cyclists took part.

Umar Tariq of Mardan reached the finish line of the 14-kilometer with clock time 23 minute, 36.11sec Sajid Khan of Peshawar claimed second position with his clock time 23 minute, 49.10sec and Sadiq Ullah of Peshawar with his clock time 23 minute and 59.33sec.

The three cyclists Umar Tariq, Sajid Khan and Sadiq Ullah finished with a very close margin after crossing a distance of 14-kilometer road race on the Northern Bypass. The officials of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, Traffic Wardens, Rescue 1122 medical team were also present.

The event had the presence of President Pakistan Cycling Federation Syed Azhar Ali Shah, President Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Nisar Ahmad, International cyclist and winner of Islamabad-Murree Cycling Race in record time, Secretary and International cyclist Sarmad Khan Mohmand, players and officials.

Speaking on this occasion, Nisar Ahmad thanked the City District government and District Administration along with Directorate General Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for sponsoring the event aimed at to pay rich tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Jinnah, the founder of the nation.

At the end of the Quaid-e-Azam Day Cycling event, Deputy Commissioner Peshawar Asghar Ali gave away trophies, certificates and cash prizes to the winners and runners-up.

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