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Laila Abdul Aziz wins President of UAE Endurance Cup

Sunday, 9 February 2020 08:16

Laila Abdul Aziz has won the President Cup in the UAE Endurance Cup competition.

Attended by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, and His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the rider was able to complete the contest distance in six hours, three minutes and 21 seconds.

The competition saw 319 riders from the UAE and the GCC participate in the 160-kilometre endurance event.

The 21st edition of the contest took place at the Endurance Village in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi.

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