1,000 cyclists converge on Kano for cycling competition

A total of 1,000 cyclists will compete in the Cycling Kano 2025 event, scheduled to commence at 7:00 a.m. from the Emir’s Palace on December 20.

Speaking during the unveiling of the jersey, the Senior Special Adviser to the State Governor on Sports and Youth Development, Sani Musa Danja, assured that adequate security and medical arrangements have been put in place.

He reaffirmed the administration’s unwavering commitment to sports development, youth engagement, and the promotion of healthy living across the state.

“The initiative aligns with the people-oriented and inclusive development agenda of His Excellency, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, whose administration has continued to prioritize youth empowerment, sports revitalization, and healthy lifestyles as key drivers of social cohesion and sustainable development in Kano State,” he said.

Danja described the event as a key component of the state government’s broader strategy to promote grassroots sports development and encourage an active, healthy lifestyle among residents.

“Cycling Kano is more than a sporting event; it is a movement that promotes wellness, discipline, and community bonding. The jersey symbolizes our shared identity and our resolve, under the leadership of His Excellency, to position Kano as a hub for sporting excellence,” he said.

He commended sponsors, partners, and stakeholders for their invaluable support, urging residents to turn out in large numbers to participate and cheer on the cyclists.

“Cycling Kano is a state-backed initiative of the Abba Kabir Yusuf administration, aimed at promoting cycling as a competitive sport, a means of physical fitness, and an environmentally friendly mode of transportation, while fostering unity and youth empowerment across Kano State,” he said.

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