Doha Team has returned from Indonesia after finishing in the 3rd place in Tour de Singkarak 2009 (Indonesia) and Ploka dot jersey.

Doha Team once again proved its worth as Ezzedine Lagab achieved the Red Ploka Dot Jersey and 26 points at the end of the tour which saw 25 teams participating in the event.

“Our determination was to win the Ploka Dot jersey. It was the first time I have won the Ploka Dot jersey in such tough competition. The Iranian Teams especially in the last stage gave me tough competition. I maintained my tempo with help and coordination of my team-mates. We are going to participate in tour of Iran 2009 with more spirit and expectations,” Lagab said…….

Rafaa Chtioui completed the 2nd stage of 88.2km distance in 2hours 16minutes and 34 seconds and was the winner of 2nd stage and also took 2nd position in the last stage of tour.

Rafaa said: “It was a difficult race and I won the stage with support of my team. We will work hard to maintain our general and team classification in the Iran Tour.”

Writer : Sonia Azad