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Syria· DamascusDamascus Hosts Arab Cycling Championship After 19-Year Hiatus
Damascus is hosting an Arab cycling championship, marking its return to the event after a 19-year absence, with a 150-kilometer race.
Background
Syria was suspended from the Arab League in 2011 following the outbreak of civil war and a subsequent crackdown on protests. Its readmission in May 2023 signaled a shift in regional relations, with several Arab states moving to normalize ties with Damascus.
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Damascus Hosts Arab Cycling Championship After 19-Year Hiatus
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News outlets celebrate Damascus's role in hosting the Arab cycling championship, highlighting its significance after a long break.
Damascus Hosts Arab Cycling Championship After 19-Year Hiatus
First report 3h agoLast update 3h ago1 takes 1
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started 3h ago•Last update 3h ago
News reports celebrate Damascus hosting the Arab cycling championship again after a long break.
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