PRIDE AND EXCITEMENT AS AFRICA HOSTS ROAD CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR THE FIRST TIME
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✍️ The road cycling world championships are taking place in Rwanda, the first time the event has been held in Africa. The event is seen as a chance for African riders to showcase their skills and potentially boost the popularity of cycling in the continent.
👉 The road cycling world championships are being held in Rwanda for the first time in the event's 104-year history. 👉 The event is expected to attract a global audience of over 300 million. 👉 African riders are competing alongside international stars, including reigning world champion Tadej Pogačar. 👉 The championships are seen as a chance for African cycling to gain popularity and boost tourism in the region. 👉 Some have raised concerns about the use of high-profile events to "sportswash" the image of countries with human rights abuses.
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