National Athletics and Cycling teams accorded warm welcome upon arrival at Asmara International Airport

The National Athletics and Cycling teams which demonstrated vibrant victories in their respective tournaments in Denmark and Algeria were accorded warm welcome upon arrival at Asmara International Airport today.

Asmara, 02 April 2014 – The National Athletics and Cycling teams which demonstrated vibrant victories in their respective tournaments in Denmark and Algeria were accorded warm welcome upon arrival at Asmara International Airport today.

The reception ceremony witnessed the presenting of flower wreath and a parade accompanied by cheers of funs along streets of Asmara city.

Speaking at the official ceremony organized thereof, Maj. General Ramadan Awluyai, Sports Commissioner of Eritrea, congratulated the sportspersons for their achievement and the steadfastness they demonstrated in the respective competitions. The government has been making massive investment in the domain of sport, he added.

The sportspersons said that they would put up persistent efforts for still more gratifying accomplishments.