Cycling is a global sport and from time to time its magic reaches all corners of the world, thanks to the large number of races and especially the television coverage. Astanawhich has a Men’s World Team, from the highest division of cycling, started an interesting project last year in creating Astana Dewi Women TeamContinental category, with the aim of contributing to the development of women’s cycling in Asia.
A team that is trusted to serve as a “catalyst for the promotion of women’s cycling on the Asian continent,” they trust from Astana, where the website they argue for the creation of this cycling structure. “With the rapid growth in popularity of women’s cycling and the expansion of the women’s racing calendar, the decision was made to support new opportunities and focus on developing talented cyclists from Kazakhstan and Indonesia in particular.”
Vadim Kravchenkowith experience in managing women’s cycling teams, has taken on the role of head coach of the Astana Dewi women’s team, who is expected to contribute his knowledge and experience to the development of the team and the training of the next generation of cyclists.
“The creation of the Astana Dewi women’s team not only underlines Astana’s commitment to the development of cycling, but also establishes an important mission: support and nurture young talents. The team consists of eight enthusiastic athletes who are ready to take on the challenges and represent Asia on the world stage,” commented the team.
An important element in the rapid development of cycling training is the support of Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Kazakhstanwhich, as it has done for many years in men’s cycling, once again supports the sport of two wheels, but in this case for women.
He Astana Dewi Women Team aspires to be an inspirational force for women cyclists in the region, creating incentives for other countries to develop women’s cycling. The new opportunities that will open up for young talent are expected to have a positive impact on cycling in Asia.
Tomorrow ahead
They are both sponsors of the men’s team (Wilier, Limar and Biemme), one of the pillars on which the cycling team is based, which includes Ossim Akpeil, Faina Potapova, Violetta Kazakova, Bota Batyrbekova, Alina Spirina, Agustina Delia Priathna, Jasmeek Kaur Sekhon , Dara Latifah.
The youngest are three 19-year-old cyclists: the Indian K Jasmeek Kaur Sekhon (still debuting) and the Kazakhstan cyclists Violetta Kazakova and Alina Spirina; both have experience beyond their country, having already ridden in Belgium, Spain or Turkey and having World Cup experience. The oldest is Faina Potapova (27 years old) and the only one that can boast of achievements on his resume is Thai Agustina Delia Priathnawith five wins, four in his country’s national championship, both on the road and in the time trial and in the time trial of Asian Games.
Source: La Verdad
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