With all feelings of pride and honor, I extend my highest expressions of thanks, appreciation, and gratitude to all the brotherly Arab countries that took part in the Arab Cycling Championships, hosted by the Syrian Arab Republic in the capital, Damascus, from 2 to 13 October, amid an atmosphere of Arab brotherhood and fair sporting competition.
The presence and active participation of the Arab national teams had a great impact on the success of this Arab sporting event, which embodied the highest meanings of love, cooperation, and solidarity among Arab brothers.
I also extend my sincere thanks and gratitude to all governmental and private institutions in Syria that contributed to supporting, organizing, and ensuring the success of these Championships, in particular:
- Ministry of Sports and Youth
- Rural Damascus Governorate
- Damascus Governorate
- Ministry of Interior
- Ministry of Tourism
- Syrian Cycling Federation
- All media outlets that covered the Championships and helped present their honorable image.
I must also thank the organizing committees, commissaires, volunteers, and all technical and administrative staff, and everyone who made an effort and contributed, near or far, to the success of this Arab sporting celebration.
I also extend my warmest congratulations and best wishes to all the Arab national teams that achieved success and were crowned with gold, silver, and bronze medals, wishing them continued excellence and success, with sincere appreciation to all participating teams and athletes who delivered honorable performances and displayed a high sporting spirit.
In conclusion, thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and contributed to the success of these Championships, and thank you to beloved Syria, the land of civilization and history, which brought Arab brothers together on its soil in a message of love, peace, and brotherhood.
Long live Arab sport as a bridge of love and togetherness, and may the flags of our Arab nations continue to fly high on the fields of sport and achievement.
Damascus brings us together… and sport unites us.
Dr. Yasser Omar Al-Dokhi
President of the Arab Cycling Federation