Friday, 23 September 2005, 11:44 GMT 12:44 UK
McQuaid becomes new cycling chief
Irishman Pat McQuaid has been elected president of the International Cycling Union, the sport's governing body.
The 55-year-old, favoured candidate of outgoing president Hein Verbruggen, was a winner by 31 votes to 11 over the only other candidate, Gregorio Moreno.
Darsan Singh Gill of Malaysia withdrew his candidacy before the vote in a controversial campaign.
Verbruggen had been president for 14 years and leaves McQuaid the task of resolving the future of the Pro Tour.
The Pro Tour is an attempt, driven by Verbruggen, to bring order to the cycling calendar but has faced opposition from the three Grand Tours, in particular ASO, organisers of the Tour de France.
E-mail this to a friend
Related to this story:
IOC criticised for cycling change
(23 Jun 05 |
Cycling
)
RELATED INTERNET LINKS:
International Cycling Union
British Cycling
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites
Sport Homepage
|
Football
|
Formula 1
|
Olympics
|
Cricket
|
Rugby Union
|
Rugby League
|
Tennis
|
Golf
|
Athletics
|
Cycling
|
Motorsport
|
Boxing
|
Snooker
|
Horse Racing
|
Disability Sport
|
Other sport...
|
Sports Personality
|
TV/Radio Schedule
|
Sport Academy
|
Fun and Games
|
Northern Ireland
|
Scotland
|
Wales
Cycling Contents:
Get Involved
^ Back to top | BBC News Home | BBC Homepage | Feedback | Help | ©
