Cyclists leave for Tehran

Published February 25, 2006

LAHORE, Feb 24: Pakistan cycling team left for Tehran, Iran, to take part in the Tour de Taftan race being held from Feb 27 to March 5. The contingent comprises seven cyclists and four officials.

Squad:

Cyclists: Asif Kala, Sakhawat Ali Shah, Ghulam Abbas, Shahzada Zahid Gulfam, Zafar Hussain, Noor Alam, Malik Mohammad Bashir.

Officials: Manager: Mohammad Ishtiaq Mubeen.

Coach: Syed Nazakat Ali. Assistant coach: Mohammad Yousuf.

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