Momoh, Auwal, others shine at Cycling Kano 2025

Isa Momoh and Mubarak Auwal clinched gold medals in the professional and U-15 categories respectively at the Cycling Kano 2025. The maiden edition featured a convergence of cyclists who began their race on their respective bicycles from the Emir’s Palace. Momoh, a professional cyclist from Kaduna state, emerged winner in the male professional category, while […]

Isa Momoh and Mubarak Auwal clinched gold medals in the professional and U-15 categories respectively at the Cycling Kano 2025.
The maiden edition featured a convergence of cyclists who began their race on their respective bicycles from the Emir’s Palace.
Momoh, a professional cyclist from Kaduna state, emerged winner in the male professional category, while his compatriot, Jacob Ishaku, finished second to claim the silver medal.
Joel Berry, a promising cyclist from Abuja, secured the bronze medal after an impressive performance.
In the junior categories, Kano athletes dominated the podium. In the Under-15 boys’ category, Mubarak Auwal clinched the gold medal, defeating Mujahid Hudu and Ibrahim Sani, who finished second and third respectively.
Similarly, Umar Tasiu Mohd won the gold medal in the Under-10 category, ahead of Yusif Baffa and Haruna Abdullah, who received silver and bronze medals respectively.
The girls’ categories also produced outstanding performances. In the Under-15 girls’ event, Islam Yau Abubakar claimed the gold medal, while Hauwau Mohd Abdulhamid and Amina Abdulhamid won the silver and bronze medals respectively.
Speaking at the event, the Senior Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Sports and Youth Development, Sani Musa Danja, attributed the success of the competition to the visionary leadership of the governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf.
He also expressed appreciation to the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, the event organisers, and other stakeholders for their commitment and round-the-clock efforts toward the success of the programme.