date_range
Sunday 24 Nov 2024
LOCAL EDITION
close
LOCAL EDITION
Dhiraagu and Bike Maldives announce Mamen Inter-School Cycling Championship 2022 in a press conference at the Dhiraagu headquarters on September 1, 2022. (Photo/Dhiraagu)
Dhiraagu, together with Bike Maldives, the official bicycle association of the Maldives, has announced the return of the Mamen Inter-School Cycling Championship after a two-year break due to COVID-19 pandemic.
The Mamen Inter-School Cycling Championship 2022 will mark the third edition of the tournament, which was previously held in 2018 and 2019, before it was suspended due to the pandemic.
The Mamen Inter-School Cycling Championship 2022 was launched in a special press conference at the Dhiraagu headquarters in Male’ City on Thursday morning.
Speaking at the press conference, Dhiraagu’s Assistant Manager – Brand, Naiya Shareef said the company was delighted to support Bike Maldives as a development partner for the tournament.
“We hope to foster an interest of cycling amongst school children while promoting the importance of a healthy, sustainable lifestyle from a young age,” she said.
Bike Maldives’ President Zulaikha Hasan Didi said that as a member of the International Cycling Union (UCI), the association gets many opportunities to participate in international-level games and competitions.
“With this tournament, we want to create and train top cyclists who can utilize these chances and represent Maldives abroad. We thank Dhiraagu for their continuous support in contributing towards the development of Maldives’ cycling,” she said.
This year’s tournament will take place on September 17 at the Cycling Track in Hulhumale’ Phase II.
All school children are eligible to participate in this tournament.
Registration will close on September 8.
Students can register online through a Google form, which will be provided to them via their respective schools and also circulated through the Dhiraagu and Bike Maldives’ social media handles.
Ten events will take place during the one-day tournament. They are:
According to Dhiraagu, three male and female winners will be chosen from each competitive category, excluding the 1K Fun Ride.
Dhiraagu said it remains committed to supporting and organizing events that contribute positively to the environment, promotes community engagement, and enhances the experiences of school children.
