UCI President pays tribute to Eritrean cyclists at TDF

The President of UCI, Mr. Brian Cookson, expressed admiration for the vibrant success that Eritrean cyclists Daniel Teklehaimanot and Merhawi Kudus have achieved so far in Tour de France 2015.

Asmara, 13 July 2015 – The President of UCI, Mr. Brian Cookson, expressed admiration for the vibrant success that Eritrean cyclists Daniel Teklehaimanot and Merhawi Kudus have achieved so far in Tour de France 2015.

In a message sent to Mr. Asmerom Habtemariam, the President of the Eritrean National Cycling Federation, Mr. Brain commended Daniel’s historic achievements in taking the polka-dot jersey to become King of the Mountains in his first participation in the grand Tour. He also congratulated Eritrea and Africa as a whole for the success achieved by the Eritrean cyclists.  Mr. Brian also asserted the UCI’s good will to strength relations with the Eritrean Cycling Federation to develop the sport further.

Daniel Teklehaimanot and Merhawi Kudus had received training at the UCI Training Centre in previous years.