Muscat, December 1 (ONA) - The Oman Cycling Association (OCA) continues to organize its series of races for the 2020/2021 sports season by holding the 98-kilometer fourth-stage race on Airport Road on December 18.

Last Friday, the Halban region witnessed the third stage race for a distance of 90 km, in which 124 citizens and residents participated, during which the contestant, Muhammad Al-Wahaibi from Ahli Sidab Club, was crowned champion after a strong competition with Munther Al-Hasani and Paul Wilcox, as the race saw the use of image-finish technology to identify the champion.

Cyclist Paul Wilcox tops the overall standings with 220 points, followed by Munther Al-Hasani with 175 points and Muhammad Al-Wahaibi with 137 points.

It is expected that the next stage races will witness strong competition among the participants. On January 8, Nizwa will host the fifth race for the 123 km distance, while the sixth race will be held in Qurayyat for a distance of 87 km, which is a general race.

On February 5, the villages of Wakan and Wadi Mustal in the Wilayat of Nakhl will witness the seventh 96-kilometer race, which is a general race. The Oman Cycling Association concludes its season with the eighth race, which will be held on March 26, for a distance of 84 km, which is a general race and will be held at the Civil Aviation Authority.

(ONA)