David Lappartient was re-elected for a second term as President of the International Cycling Federation (UCI) at the World Federation’s Congress, which took place on the occasion of the World Road Championships in Leuven, Belgium.
The Frenchman was the only candidate in July Confirmed for the role and returned for a second term without a vote.
Since taking over Brian Cookson in 2017, Lappartient has overseen the introduction of regulations banning the use of the drug Tramadol in cycling and established the UCI Track Champions League, which will start this November in Mallorca, Spain.
In a tweet after his re-election, the UCI President thanked the national associations for « renewing their trust in me for another four years ».
« Me I look forward to working with all stakeholders in my next term as UCI President as we move cycling further into the future ingen, « he added.
According to Cycling News, the 48-year-old also stated his hopes for his second term as president.
Many thanks to our national associations for renewing their trust in me for another four years. I look forward to working with all stakeholders in my next term as UCI President as we lead cycling further into the future. # Flanders2021
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« Our goal here is to expand cycling, convey dreams to young riders and children and give them the opportunity to see wonderful events worldwide for all disciplines on the five continents.
« We have a very strong history and solid routes, especially on the track and on the road, but with the new disciplines we have so many options.
The UCI also elected its vice-presidents for the next four years, Namely the President of the African Cycling Federation Mohamed Wagih Azzam from Egypt, Katerina Nash from the Czech Republic, the President of the UCI Athletes Commission, the Italian Enrica della Casa as President of the European Cycling Confederation and Osama Ahmed Abdullah Al Shafar from the United Arab Emirates, the President of the Asian Cycling Confederation is.
At the UCI Congress, four new national associations were also added to the organization, with Equatori Alguinea, Solomon Islands, South Sudan and the Vatican have increased the total number of members to 201.
Lappartient promised to put UCI members at the center of its activities for the next four years.
A warm welcome to the National Associations of Equatorial Guinea, the Solomon Islands, South Sudan and the Vatican affiliated to the UCI at today’s Congress. The UCI now has 201 member associations, exceeding the target set in our UCI 2022 Agenda. pic.twitter.com/A04befvhKL
« You saw in the various reports today what the future will be – more women in cycling and governance, the 2023 World Cup in Glasgow, a new UCI Track Champions League and so on continue. «
The Rwandan capital Kigali has been officially confirmed as the venue for the UCI Road World Championships 2025.
The news was announced on social media by the Rwanda Cycling Federation (RCF) yesterday, but the post was canceled subsequently deleted.
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