National cyclists begin Japan track camp
TDT | Manama
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Bahrain’s national cycling team has arrived in Japan for a track cycling training camp in Shuzenji, Shizuoka Prefecture.
The squad reached Tokyo before heading straight to Shuzenji, about 150km from the capital. The camp runs from July 1 to 13 and brings together riders from several countries, along with a number of leading international cyclists.
Bahrain is being represented by Mohammed Hassan and Hassan Thamer, under national coach Jassim Mohammed Hussain.
Shuzenji is one of Japan’s main bases for track cycling and keirin training. It is also the Asian regional development centre of the International Cycling Union.
The site has training grounds built for elite track riders and includes Japan’s first indoor 250-metre velodrome built to International Cycling Union standards.
Shaikh Dr Khalid bin Hamad bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, president of the Bahrain Cycling Association, thanked the Bahrain Olympic Committee for its support for cycling.
He wished the team well and said the camp was aimed at preparing a Bahraini side able to compete in track cycling.
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