Record 25 teams
for next year’s Tour of Langkawi
The Star, 06/12/2007
KUALA LUMPUR: A record 25 teams
including five Pro Tour outfits and 10 from Asia will grace the
13th edition of the prestigious Tour of Langkawi from Feb 9-17.
Youth and Sports minister Datuk Seri Azalina
Othman Said yesterday launched the logo, website and Tour headquarters
at the National Aquatics Centre in Bukit Jalil.
With the increased participation and the
return of the Pro Tour teams, combined with the support of the
ministry, who are the main organisers for the event, the Tour
of Langkawi 2008 is set to be the best ever since its inception
in 1996.
The Tour is also sanctioned by the Malaysian
National Cycling Federation (MNCF), the International Cycling
Union (UCI) and the Asian Cycling Confederation.
The Tour’s chief operating officer
Datuk Naim Mohamad said one of the primary aims was to promote
cycling as a healthy activity through carnival events at start
and finish venues.
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