Historic First: Pakistan Cycling Federation commissaire selected for Prestigious UCI race in Europe

Islamabad(News Desk ): The Pakistan Cycling Federation (PCF) proudly announces a groundbreaking achievement for the nation’s cycling community.

General Muhammad Haroon, a UCI-certified Road Elite National Commissaire, has been officially selected by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) to serve as a Commissaire at the Tour de l’Avenir, one of Europe’s most prestigious international cycling races, to be held in France from August 23–29, 2025.

This landmark selection makes Mr. General the first-ever Pakistani commissaire to officiate at a UCI-sanctioned race in Europe, a significant step forward in Pakistan’s participation in international cycling governance.

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His selection follows a highly competitive process in which only six commissaires—three male and three female—were chosen from across Asia, Africa, South America, and Central America.

Mr. General expressed heartfelt gratitude to Dubai Islamic Bank for their generous support in making his participation possible, and acknowledged Syed Azhar Ali Shah, President Pakistan Cycling Federation for their trust and consistent encouragement.

“The unwavering support from PCF and the sponsorship from Dubai Islamic Bank laid the foundation for this milestone,” he said.

General Muhammad Haroon, serving as a cycling commissaire since 2010, has presided over all major Road and Track National Championships in Pakistan.

International experience, having officiated at events in Uzbekistan and the Tour of Iran-Azerbaijan 2025—both marking the first-ever international assignments for a Pakistani commissaire.

His selection for the Tour de l’Avenir represents a historic breakthrough, showcasing Pakistan’s growing presence in global cycling administration