Dr. Wagih Azzam and Noha Soliman arrived in Kigali on Saturday, January 11, 2025, where they were welcomed by the President of the Rwanda Cycling Federation (FERWACY), Ndayishimiye Samson, and the federation's Second Vice President, Kayirebwa Liliane.
The FERWACY President told IGIHE that the CAC leader's visit aims to assess Rwanda's preparations for hosting the UCI Road World Championships, scheduled to take place in Kigali from September 21-28 this year.
"They came to evaluate our progress in preparing for the UCI Road World Championships, hold discussions about collaboration with the federation, encourage African countries to participate in large numbers in the World Championships, and discuss the UCI Satellite program we are planning to launch," he said.
The CAC President is also scheduled to tour the routes designated for the UCI Road World Championships before wrapping up his visit to Rwanda on Tuesday.
Rwanda is set to make history as the first African country to host the prestigious competition, now in its 98th edition.
IGIHE