Shakil triumphs

Published August 4, 2008

LAHORE, Aug 3: Mohammad Shakil won the Independence Day 20-kilometre cycle race on Sunday.

Shakil covered the distance in 31 mins 14 secs, leaving behind Farhad Ali, and Waqar Ghulam in second and third position.

Mohammad Kashif and Yasir Ali claimed the fourth and fifth place, respectively.

The event was oragnised by the Punjab Cycling Association. — Sports Reporter

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