Asmara, 17 March 2010 – The Eritrean national cycling team stood first at the International Cycling Tour of Libya that took place from March 13 to 17. In the 5-edition cycling race covering a total distance of 657 kilometers, Eritrean cyclist Jani Tewolde won prize as the best young rider.
In the race that concluded today, Eritrea stood first at the national level followed by Morocco and Libya. Also in the 145 Km-long 5th edition race today, a British cyclist finished first, Algerian cyclist 2nd and Libyan cyclist 3rd.
The Eritrean cycling team demonstrated impressive performance to maintain the victory it scored over the Moroccan counterpart. Reports indicated that cyclist Jani Tewolde in particular demonstrated excellent performance to maintain the honorable white jersey he has been wearing in the course of the race.
At the closing ceremony, the Eritrean Ambassador to Libya, Mr. Abdalla Mussa, and Libyan officials handed prizes to the national teams that emerged victorious.
The Eritrean national cyclist team won broad acclaim on the part of a number of Libyan newspapers and other parties. Meanwhile, the national team would participate in the 120 Km-long cycling race which scheduled to take place in Tripoli on 19 March in honor of the Libyan Leader, Brother Muammar Al-Khadafi. (Shabait)
Thank you guys. You are lifting our flag up on the skys so that its beatful colour is visible. where Eritreans and friends of Eritrea get happy. You are making histry for yourself and for our country. I know since 22 February there is a lot of festivals and celbrations. and your achievement is an addition . Zoba Debub mieeting President Esayas is also the best ever for zoba people to see him.Especially for children and the old. Every body wanted to have a glimpse of him. How wonderful times do we have. Every day is a bright day for Eritrea. Congratulations to you and the people of Eritrea. Wonderful job done. Keep it up. Long live Eritreans peopls' unity, determination and committment to achieve in all spheres of life.
See with another celebrations.
waw am proud jani–faqra qalsi dabsya and the other four tsba astikoman tsbkoam satyo…. das balogal das yab;achu daqi eri miki tsbuk alka gana tarik kensrha ina nahna eritrweyan jegena ina kangsgas ina ab lamiet .
selam deki erey congratulations to all eritrean national team you make us pround thanks a lot you are the living eritreans hero's. yehwat beal men dikum kea yehwat beal yemene tekeste, desaleyne negash, yonas zekaryas off course somsom solomon and etc. deki erey you are shining every where and believe guys there are a lot coming up from those true eritrean heros.
oh sami wedi solomon i was his fan since he was playing for addulis this was long time ago….gin eti zegerim si gena wedi 20 amet ymesl i was a teenage when he was playing for addulis but i look more older than him now loool…..proud to be part of you guys…well done
Demonym Eritrean Government Provisional government
- President Isaias Afewerki
Independence
- From Italy November 1941
- From United Kingdom under UN Mandate 1951
- from Ethiopia de facto 24 May 1991
- From Ethiopia de jure 24 May 1993
Area
- Total 117,600 km2 (100th)
45,405 sq mi - Water (%) 0.14%
Population
- 2009 estimate 5,224,000[4] (109th)
- 2008 census 5,291,370
- Density 43.1/km2 (165th)
111.7/sq mi
GDP (PPP) 2010 estimate
- Total $3.625 billion[5]
- Per capita $681[5]
GDP (nominal) 2010 estimate
- Total $2.117 billion[5]
- Per capita $397[5]
HDI (2007) steady 0.472 (low) (165th)
Currency Nakfa (ERN)
Time zone EAT (UTC+3)
- Summer (DST) not observed (UTC+3)
Drives on the right
ISO 3166 code ER
Internet TLD .er
Calling code 291
1 ,. National TV: Eritrea Television (ERI-TV)
Eritrea (play /ˌɛrɨˈtreɪ.ə/ or /ˌɛrɨˈtriːə/;[6] Ge'ez: ኤርትራ ʾErtrā, Arabic: إرتريا Iritrīyā), officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the Horn of Africa. The capital is Asmara. It is bordered by Sudan in the west, Ethiopia in the south, and Djibouti in the southeast. The northeast and east of the country has an extensive coastline on the Red Sea, directly across from Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The Dahlak Archipelago and several of the Hanish Islands are part of Eritrea. Eritrea's size is approximately 117,600 km2 (45,406 sq mi) with an estimated population of 6 million...
Source: Wikipedia
mara mara des zible zena i am very proud of you Guys….Job well done and thank you for making us known all over the world
Thx a 1.000000000000 x
Congratulations Dekeea Eritrea Keep up the good work Awet nehafsha hizbi Eritrea Edmeea megistee Eritrea thank you very very very much.
good jobb jani , i wanna say you congratulation
mechem intay ele kemzigeltselkum ayfelitin eye gina neti ertirawyan temezgibiwo awetat , nihina eritrawyan tray keykona etom neana zikawemu kulom afom nikihizu gerkumom alokum silezi nisikatkum bertiu tsamakum kia rikebu kuligze awet niakum yikun ,
men ele mo kisemiyekum ? deki halal meret, ta erena we, yehwat mial men miskonkum mo kitihamku . yehwat bial YEMANE TEKESTE, EWE YEHWAT BIAL FUTSUM GILOM, KIBRIAB REDIE YEMANE ASGEDOM…koyom yehwatkum ajokum abgonukum alena birhan yu mengedikum ,
Thank you guys. You are lifting our flag up on the skys so that its beatful colour is visible. where Eritreans and friends of Eritrea get happy. You are making histry for yourself and for our country. I know since 22 February there is a lot of festivals and celbrations. and your achievement is an addition . Zoba Debub mieeting President Esayas is also the best ever for zoba people to see him.Especially for children and the old. Every body wanted to have a glimpse of him. How wonderful times do we have. Every day is a bright day for Eritrea. Congratulations to you and the people of Eritrea. Wonderful job done. Keep it up. Long live Eritreans peopls' unity, determination and committment to achieve in all spheres of life.
See with another celebrations.
ahebunkumua ajokum deki ere anabs
waw am proud jani–faqra qalsi dabsya and the other four tsba astikoman tsbkoam satyo…. das balogal das yab;achu daqi eri miki tsbuk alka gana tarik kensrha ina nahna eritrweyan jegena ina kangsgas ina ab lamiet .
amazing!!!!! guys lol I use to support Redsea when I was in Asmara haha.. go eritrea banderay ambelbli !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
good job gays am very proud of you i want say good job jani. from Sammy wedi mirach USA.
i'm always proud of you guys you did good job
i am proud of you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! congra to eritrean national cycling team .
well dan Meron, jani, ferkalsi, berket, dawit and amanuel… good job we all proud of u guys..
keep up
Anabis –Good job guys
We all are proud of you all – Go Eri
selam deki erey congratulations to all eritrean national team you make us pround thanks a lot you are the living eritreans hero's. yehwat beal men dikum kea yehwat beal yemene tekeste, desaleyne negash, yonas zekaryas off course somsom solomon and etc. deki erey you are shining every where and believe guys there are a lot coming up from those true eritrean heros.
GOOD JOB BRO…
oh sami wedi solomon i was his fan since he was playing for addulis this was long time ago….gin eti zegerim si gena wedi 20 amet ymesl i was a teenage when he was playing for addulis but i look more older than him now loool…..proud to be part of you guys…well done
Good job deki adey , keep it up !!!!
Congratulation deki Eri jeganu anabes; Eritrea will show miracel to the world this is one out of 1000000.
I am proud of you!
nissa waero nissu anbesa ajona dekie ere nikied terai tenbelbl ab kulu alem eza banderana
ajokum ketslewo.
awet nehafash zelalemawi zekrie neswuatna.
thommy kab rotterdam
Good job brother