Tomorrow, the “Sword of Honor” race will launch the activities of the ninth session of the Ladder Cycling Championship, which is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, and organized by the private office of His Highness the Ruler of Dubai, It is considered the largest community racing tournament of its kind in the world, in terms of diversity and financial prizes amounting to 3.5 million dirhams.
The Supreme Organizing Committee announced the name “Sword of Honour” for the race designated for Emirati amateur riders, to celebrate the occasion of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s recent graduation from the Royal Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom and his obtaining the “Sword of Honor” for the international student category, and first place. in academic and applied military studies, becoming the first Emirati graduate to receive both of these recognitions.
The ninth session of the championship begins with the “Sword of Honor” race, which extends for 143 kilometers in the Saih Al-Salam area of the Al-Marmoum Nature Reserve, with the participation of a maximum of 250 competitors.
A press statement stated that the Supreme Organizing Committee, headed by Omair bin Juma Al Falasi, Director General of the Private Office of His Highness the Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee for the tournament, has completed all arrangements for the launch of the ninth session.
Omair bin Juma Al Falasi stressed that the tournament is proud that the race bears the name “Sword of Honor” in appreciation and celebration of the achievement of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who became the first Emirati graduate to win the “Sword of Honor” for the international student category, and first place in academic military studies. And applied from the Royal Academy Sandhurst.
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