DOHA Team, sponsored by the Qatar Cycling Federation, have had a successful season thus far. The team's Tunisian rider Aymen ben Hassine (179.66pts) and Algerian Abdelbasit Hanachi (157) are leading the UCI Asia Tour's individual rankings.
Doha Team themselves are topping the team standings with 518.66pts.
The riders recently took part in races in Malaysia (the Jelajah Malaysia), Indonesia (Tour de Singkarak) and Iran (Tour of Iran). At the Tour de Singkarak, Algerian Ezzedine Lagab won the Polka Dot Jersey for the best mountain climber and Doha Team finished third.

In Iran, Doha Team's Algerian Abdelmalek Madani won the Polka Dot Jersey after the first stage. And Ezzedine Lagab put up a strong performance in Indonesia.
"The team had made careful plans for the final stage of the Tour of Iran. We faced tough competition from the host team. We let them take an early lead while we conserved our energy. In the final 10km, my team-mates raced ahead and protected me from the wind. I could thus win the coveted jersey. I thank them for their assistance," said Lagab.
"The Jersey was won under difficult conditions and it makes the win one of my most satisfying. I had trained in moderate climatic conditions in Algeria. In Malaysia, the weather was hot and humid. We reached the venue a day prior to the competition and I had difficulties to adjust. I didn't want to back out. It was a difficult decision, but it paid off," he added.
Tunisian Rafaa Chitoui also put up creditable performances. He won the first stage in Indonesia, came second in two stages in Malaysia and one in Iran.
"Ayman, the oldest rider in Doha team, was my inspiration. Despite being sick, he accompanied us to Malaysia and Indonesia and joined us in the races. He dropped out before the competition in Iran. I dedicate my strong showing to him. I hope to do well in the future," said Chitoui.
Qatar national coach Aziz Al Marzouki was satisfied with the team's performance.
"We've a multi-national side and the riders have gelled well. They had only limited training opportunities since the Tour of Qatar in February. However, they put up a strong display. Lagab's Polka Dot Jersey win in Indonesia was praiseworthy. He's a bright future," said the coach.

Doha riders get lifline...
DOHA Team had been facing the threat of being disbanded due to financial constraints. However, team manager Ahmed Al Hemeidi last week said the team would continue to exist.
"Earlier, we contemplated disbanding the team owing to financial constraints. However, they've been performing well and we don't want all the hard work to go waste. Although we'll continue the team, we'll reduce the number of international races they take part. We hope to save money that way. We're also on the lookout for a major sponsor for them," said Al Hemeidi.
"In July, Doha Team will participate in three races in Malaysia - Melaka Chief Minister's Cup (20 and 21), Jelajah Negeri Sembilan (23 to 25) and Perlis Open (28 to 30) and that'll end our season. Our riders and team are currently on top of the individual and team rankings in the UCI Asian Tour. We hope to end the season on a high," he added.