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Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Canadian cycling team has become the first foreign team to try out the Jakarta International Velodrome ahead of the 2023 Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup, which begins February 23-26.

“We are very happy because many participating foreign teams chose to come early to be able to test the velodrome beforehand. official practice. We are really to welcome. “This shows that they are very interested in the best velodrome in the world,” said the president of the Tissot 2023 UCI Track Nations Cup organizing committee, Novian Herbowo, in an official statement on Thursday.

Furthermore, the one who is also president of ISSI DKI said that the organizers had prepared everything related to the cycling event which constitutes the first qualifying series for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

In this way, continued Novian, the participating teams could take advantage of this activity to organize their respective strategies, including the Indonesian cycling team.

“Of course, this is our advantage so that we can achieve the best performance possible. Because we also don't want to let this opportunity pass. As long as it is at home,” he said.

Likewise, the manager of the Indonesian cycling racing team, Budi Saputra, confirmed that Bernard Van Art and others are very ready to participate in the 2023 Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup and win qualifying points for Paris 2024.

“The children are ready to fight in this championship, especially in this event to compete for points for the Olympics,” Budi said.

Budi then hopes that the support of the Indonesian fans who came to the Vélodrome can fuel the enthusiasm of the riders who appear to represent Indonesia.

“Of course, with us as hosts, the support of the Indonesian people and those watching directly at the velodrome certainly means a lot to increase their enthusiasm,” Budi said.

Meanwhile, the 2023 Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup will bring together more than 500 athletes from 41 countries. This is the first international event with Olympic qualification for the title to be held in Indonesia.

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