PARIS: Cycling’s governing body UCI on Friday insisted there were no plans to move September’s world road championships from Rwanda because of the crisis in DR Congo.
“Following the spread of rumors on this subject, the UCI clarifies that no relocation of the 2025 UCI Road World Championships from Rwanda to Switzerland or any other location is planned at this time,” UCI said in a statement.
There has been media speculation in recent days about a possible ‘Plan B’ being studied concerning these first cycling worlds in Africa while the Rwanda-backed armed group M23 is leading an offensive in eastern DR Congo.
“The ongoing conflict is confined to the DRC, and Rwanda remains entirely safe for tourism and business,” the UCI insisted, adding that they were “closely monitoring developments in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and their potential impact on the organization of the UCI Road World Championships.”
“We hope for a swift and peaceful resolution of the situation,” the statement added.
“The UCI wishes to emphasize that sport, and cycling in particular, are powerful ambassadors for peace, friendship, and solidarity.”
Cycling chiefs deny plans to move world championships from Rwanda
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Cycling chiefs deny plans to move world championships from Rwanda
- “UCI clarifies that no relocation of the 2025 UCI Road World Championships from Rwanda to Switzerland or any other location is planned at this time,” UCI said
- “The ongoing conflict is confined to the DRC, and Rwanda remains entirely safe”
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DUBAI: Kazuki Yabuta struck out eight and allowed only four hits and one run in 6.1 innings, and Haru Yoshioka had a perfect 2.2 relief with seven strikeouts, including a Fire Ball strikeout to end the game, to give Mid East Falcons a 5-1 win over Mumbai Cobras and tie the United Series (1-1).
Gregori Cano went 2-for-3, with a solo home run in the third inning, and Munenori Kawasaki went 2-for-4 with one run scored and a one-run double that represented the beginning of Mid East’s four-run attack in the eighth inning.
Jake Hjelle went 1-for-3 with an RBI, which was the Falcons’ third run of the game. The other two runs came on consecutive walks with the Money Ball in play, resulting in two RBIs for Federico Celli.
On Sunday, Dec. 14, the third and final game of the United Series will take place at Baseball United Ballpark.
In other highlights, Chase Gearing took the loss after 3.1 innings of relief work, in which he allowed four hits, three earned runs, and two strikeouts.
Raul Shah went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, as the standout man in the Cobras offense.
Lord de Vera and Lou Helmig left three and two men on base, respectively, for a total of five at key moments in the game.
