Farewell ceremony for national cycling team

Asmara, 17 October 2026 – The Commission of Culture and Sports organized a farewell ceremony on 17 October for the national cycling team, which is set to participate in the African Cycling Championship to be held from 21 to 25 October in Kisumu, Kenya.

Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports, reminded members of the national team that they represent their country and people and urged them to follow the advice of their coaches and support staff and uphold the team’s record of success.

Mr. Yonas Zekarias, coach of the national team, urged every athlete to recognize the national responsibility they shoulder and uphold the standing Eritrean cycling has achieved on the African continent.

Olympian Merhawi Kudus stated that the national team had made extensive preparations for the competition and will continue its record of success in various competitions.

The national team comprises Merhawi Kudus, Natan Medhanie, Hebron Berhane, and Nahom Zeray in the elite category; and Awet Aman, Yafiet Mulugeta, Even Yemane, Naftalem Efrem, Meron Misgina, and Hiyab Habtom in the under-23 category.

It is to be recalled that at last year’s African Cycling Championship, held in the city of Kwale, Kenya, Merhawi Kudus and Awet Aman were crowned African champions in the elite and under-23 categories, respectively.