Muscat, (ONA) - The Oman Cycling Association (OCA) will launch its first competition on Friday, by holding the first race of the OCA Championship, “Team Against the Clock”. The start will be from the Wilayat of Al Amerat to the Salil region, then returning to the Wilayat of Al Amerat for a distance of 45 km.

The OCA has stated its complete readiness to follow the precautionary measures followed in such events and to work with the medical system approved by the competent authorities in the Sultanate. The OCA also has commended all participating teams to follow precautionary procedures and maintain physical distancing.

The OCA has prepared a program for the 2020/2021sports season, which includes many races such as teams against the clock, singles against the clock, and general singles. The number of these races is eight in various locations in the governorates of the Sultanate.

The OCA has revealed, today, at a press conference, the OCA championship for teams, in the presence of members and employees of the OCA and representatives of the participating teams.

The conference began with a speech by Sultan Al Rawahi, a member of the OCA Board of Directors, who reviewed the technical guide for the championship and explained the tournament details including races, tracks, locations, and other aspects of interest to the participants. Al Rawahi also explained that the race contains many categories. The tournament prizes in general amount to about 8,635 Omani riyals, which are awarded to the winners of the eighth and final race of the championship in April.

(ONA)