CAC helping Nigeria to attain global standards in cycling — Newman

The President of the Track Commission of the Confederation of African Cycling (CAC), William Newman, on Tuesday in Abuja said the group was taking steps to “ensure that the sport attains international standards in Nigeria“. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Newman made this known at the Abuja velodrome. He pledged that adequate […]

The President of the Track Commission of the Confederation of African Cycling (CAC), William Newman, on Tuesday in Abuja said the group was taking steps to “ensure that the sport attains international standards in Nigeria“.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Newman made this known at the Abuja velodrome.

He pledged that adequate support would be given to the Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN) to enable it to successfully stage the continental competition in 2022.

According to him, the CFN has many activities lined up for next year to enhance the development of the sport in the country and on the continent.

“We are starting with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Nations Cup next year. They (CFN) are also hosting the African Continental Track Cycling Championship around June next year at the Abuja velodrome.

He said the CFN was working hard to participate in the next Olympics in Paris.

 “They (CFN) are already planning on how to improve their standards … They also want to be among the middle contenders.

“It’s a long journey. Nothing happens overnight, but Nigeria has taken the steps to meet international standards.

“I’m here to assist as much as possible, to guide them on how to achieve this goal,” Newman said.