PCF names squad for Iran event

Published July 29, 2006

LAHORE, July 28: The Pakistan Cycling Federation on Friday announced a nine-member squad to participate in the eighth Milad-ud-Nour International cycle race to be held in Iran from August 14.

The team leaves for Iran via Quetta on Aug 10 to feature in the event where 18 Asian countries are participating.

Squad:

Shah Zaman, Ghulam Abbas, Sakhawat Ali Shah, Naseer Ahmad, Mubashar Ali, Mohammad Azeem. Gul Mohammad Kakar (manager), Maqsood (coach), Mohammad Jameel (mechanic).

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