Nauru Cycling Club

The competition was launched the President Lionel Rouwen Aingimea, who is also the patron of the cycling club.

President Aingimea thanked Digicel Nauru CEO Christopher Manaog for the support towards Nauru cycling club and for continuing to promote cycling itself as it is a sporting activity that will very much benefit the contestants fitness and endurance level including their health.

Digicel is contributing $10,000 for the competition which will go towards providing cash prizes for the event.

“The event to be held annually is aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle” said Mr. Howard.

With the anniversary of major sponsor Digicel coming up in September 2021, the first Tour de Nauru cycling race on the island is planned to be hosted on 25 September.

Digicel CEO Mr. Manaog informed Nauru Media that “Digicel will issue more details on the tournament in the coming weeks regarding how to register and participate in this tournament but for now the start and finish line will be at the Centennial hall. The event will be held annually on the last Saturday of September”.