ARN News Centre

Pascal Ackermann wins UAE Tour stage 1

Sunday, 23 February 2020 17:58

Pascal Ackermann has clinched the opening stage of the 2020 UAE Tour cycling.

The 26-year-old German rider (Bora-Hansgrohe) sprinted to the finish line ahead of Australia’s Caleb Ewan (Lotto Soudal).

The 148 km-long stage started from The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah and ended at Dubai Silicon Oasis.

Ackermann shared his thoughts with ARN News soon after the race.

He was also full of praise for the cycling conditions in the UAE.

A brilliant finale to Stage One of #UAETour, won in Dubai Silicon Oasis at warp speed by Pascal Ackermann pic.twitter.com/t0xgtc4dKR
— UAE Tour presented by AD Ports Group (@uae_tour) February 23, 2020

More from Sports

Dubai Basketball semi-final games relocated to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Dubai Basketball will now play its ABA League semi-final series against Budućnost VOLI in Bosnia and Herzegovina, instead of Dubai, following a change of venue decision.
Real Madrid bringing back Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has agreed to a two-year deal to return as head coach at Real Madrid, ESPN reported on Monday.
UFC Fight Night returns to Abu Dhabi in July

UFC is set to return to Abu Dhabi in July with a major fight night event at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
Delhi coach Badani lauds role model Starc

Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani hailed Mitchell Starc as a role model after the left-arm pacer produced a match-winning performance to keep their Indian Premier League (IPL) playoff hopes alive.
Aaron Rai emerges to win first major, first PGA for England since 1919

With one sizzling round of 65 at Aronimink Golf Club on Sunday, Englishman Aaron Rai emerged from relative obscurity to fulfil his dream of landing a major title with a shock triumph at the PGA Championship.