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Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Nov 28, 2025

Eritrea: Warm Reception for National Cycling Team

The welcoming ceremony was attended by Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports, along with officials from the Eritrean Cycling Federation and enthusiastic sports fans

The Eritrean National Cycling Team, which achieved remarkable victories in both men’s and women’s categories at the African Continental Cycling Championship 2025 in Kenya, was warmly welcomed upon its arrival at Asmara International Airport. The welcoming ceremony was attended by Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports, along with…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Nov 24, 2025

Eritrea shines at Africa Cycling Championship

At the final road race conducted on 23 November, Olympian Merhawi Kudus in the elite group, Awet Aman in the under-23 category, and Natan Medhanie in the junior category shined in their respective categories by winning gold medals

The Eritrean National Cycling Team that participated in the Africa Cycling Championship 2025, held in Kenya from 20 to 23 November, clinched a total of 10 medals in both genders, including 3 gold, 5 silver, and 2 bronze. At the final road race conducted on 23 November, Olympian Merhawi Kudus…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Oct 14, 2025

Eritrea: Henok Mulubrhan Wins Stage 3 of Tour de Kyushu

The race covered 119.25 kilometers, and Henok completed it in 2 hours, 36 minutes, and 6 seconds

Eritrean professional cyclist Henok Mulubrhan, member of Kazakhstan’s Astana Team, won the third and final stage of the Tour de Kyushu held in Japan today. The race covered 119.25 kilometers, and Henok completed it in 2 hours, 36 minutes, and 6 seconds. Henok stood third in the second stage and…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Jul 13, 2025

Eritrea: Henok Mulubrhan Winner of Magnificent Qinghai 2025

In the race covering 1,323.7 km, Henok finished first in the 6th stage (232.7 km), second in the 5th stage, and third in the 7th stage

Eritrean professional cyclist Henok Mulubrhan, a member of the Astana Cycling Club and three-time African Cycling Champion, has won both the Yellow and Green Jerseys at the 24th edition of the Magnificent Qinghai 2025, currently being held in China. In the race covering 1,323.7 km, Henok finished first in the…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Jun 27, 2025

Eritrea Cycling Championship 2025 Commences

Professional Cyclist Amanuel Gebrezgiabhier, member of the “Lidl-Trek” Club, won the race, finishing in 43 minutes, 14 seconds, and 2 microseconds, becoming the fastest Eritrean rider for the second time

The Eritrea Road Cycling Championship 2025 commenced today, 27 June, in the Mai-Diminet area with an individual time trial. The time trial race covered 36 km, with participation from both Elite and U-23 categories. Professional Cyclist Amanuel Gebrezgiabhier, member of the “Lidl-Trek” Club, won the race, finishing in 43 minutes,…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Nov 05, 2024

Eritrea: President Isaias receives and congratulated Henok Mulubrhan

Henok Mulubrhan previously won the African Continental Cycling Championship in 2022 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, in 2023 in Accra, Ghana, and now in 2024 in Kenya

President Isaias Afwerki in the morning hours of yesterday received and encouraged in Adi-Halo Professional Cyclist Henok Mulubrhan the champion of African Continental Cycling Championship 2024. President Isaias paid tribute to Henok’s unparalleled achievement in the annals of Eritrean and African cycling and expressed his trust in Henok’s bright prospects…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Oct 16, 2024

Eritrea: Warm Reception for National Cycling Team

President Isaias Afwerki received the team members, coaches, and executive staff at Adi-Halo

The Eritrean National Cycling Team, which achieved remarkable victories in both men’s and women’s categories at the 2024 African Continental Cycling Championship in Eldoret, Kenya, was warmly welcomed upon its arrival at Asmara International Airport this morning. The welcoming ceremony was attended by Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Oct 13, 2024

“Africa’s Golden Boy” Makes History at the African Continental Cycling Championship

In this championship Eritrea has collected 7 Gold Medals, 5 Silver and 4 Bronze

Eritrean professional cyclist Henok Mulubrhan made history at the 2024 African Continental Cycling Championship in Eldoret, Kenya, by achieving a hat-trick victory. Henok previously claimed the championship titles in 2022 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, and in 2023 in Accra, Ghana. In this year’s championship, Henok secured the gold medal, finishing…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Aug 08, 2024

Warm Welcome to Biniam Girmay, Winner of Green Jersey

President Isaias conveyed a warm message of congratulations to Biniam’s family and the Eritrean people on his historic victory at the Tour de France 2024

The winner of the Green Jersey at the Tour de France 2024, Eritrean professional cyclist Biniam Girmay, member of the Intermarché-Wanty Team, received a warm welcome from thousands of Asmara residents lining the streets. The welcoming ceremony began at Asmara International Airport, where Biniam, accompanied by officials from the Commission…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Jul 26, 2024

Merhawi Kudus and Metkel Eyob Shine at Banyuwangi ljen Tour

The race, which began on 22 July in Indonesia, covered 607.8 km over four stages

Eritrean professional cyclists Merhawi Kudus and Metkel Eyob clinched first and second place at Stage 4 of the Tour de Banyuwangi ljen Men Elite race. The race, which began on 22 July in Indonesia, covered 607.8 km over four stages. Merhawi Kudus and Metkel Eyob, both members of the Terengganu…