ICCI and Islamabad Cycling Association held Gala

F.P. Report

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) organized the ICCI International Cycling Gala in collaboration with Islamabad Cycling Association (ICA) in Islamabad today. The purpose of Cycling Gala was to promote healthy activities in the citizens.

The cyclists across Pakistan and around the globe including USA, Spain, Brazil and other countries also participated in the gala. The inauguration ceremony was held at D-Chowk Islamabad today. President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan inaugurated the Cycle Race and distributed the shields, awards and cash prizes amongst the winners at the closing ceremony.

The cycle race started from D-Chowk, Islamabad and finished at F-9 Park, Islamabad covering the route of Jinnah Avenue, Centaurs Flyover, MacDonald’s Chowk, Service Road East F-10 and Bolan Gate. All categories of cyclists including Men (Professional) 17 years above, men amateur 40 above, women amateur 17 above, boys and girls from 9 years to 16 years and toddlers/tricycles 8 years and below participated in the Cycle Race and Ride. 

The participants and people witnessing the event were in view that citizens should promote cycling to adapt a healthy lifestyle. It will also reduce congestion, air pollution and harmful emissions in the country.

President ICCI, Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan addressed at the event and demanded that the Government of Pakistan should also take initiatives to promote cycling in major cities and urged that CDA should develop a  dedicated cycle tracks and jogging tracks in Islamabad so that the citizens could use them for exercise and develop a healthy lifestyle.