Burkina: Tour du Faso back in UCI program after 4 years of suspension – La Nouvelle Tribune

Author: Amos TraoréPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: Burkina Faso
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Burkina: Tour du Faso back in UCI program after 4 years of suspension – La Nouvelle Tribune

The Tour du Faso has been reinstated in the International Cycling Union (UCI) calendar after four years of absence, regaining its UCI 2.2 classification. The suspension was imposed due to the participation of the CSKA Moscow team, linked to the Russian army, in violation of UCI rules. This return allows continental and professional teams to participate and earn points for the UCI Africa Tour, boosting Burkina Faso's international visibility.

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