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12-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Monster Energy's Loris Vergier Takes Third Place at 2025 UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup in Pal Arinsal, Andorra
28-Year-Old Vergier from Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, Finishes in 3rd Place in Elite Men Division PAL ARINSAL, Andorra, July 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Another podium finish! Monster Energy congratulates team rider Loris Vergier on taking third place in the UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup in Pal Arinsal, Andorra, this weekend. In the sixth race of the 2025 season, the 28-year-old from Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, earned his second consecutive podium finish in the Elite Men division. From July 9-12, the 2025 UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup returned to legendary Pal Arinsal, Andorra, for a weekend of competitions. The iconic Andorran bike park has provided the backdrop for world-class competitions on the UCI Downhill World Cup circuit since 2008. At a length of 1.18 miles, the track challenged riders with a mix of technical obstacles and tight turns that guaranteed close finish times. In the Elite Men Downhill final on Saturday, Monster Energy's Vergier dropped in looking to continue his podium streak after taking second place on the previous weekend in La Thuile, Italy. After emerging from the grueling qualifier round in third place, Vergier was ready to put it all on the line in the final. Following the incredibly tight time differences in qualifiers, the final race proved extra challenging after precipitation. "The track was great! It got faster with the rain overnight, but it was still very tricky in the woods. A lot of guys either had trouble there or crashed, so it became a crucial part of the race," said Vergier. Putting down a perfect run and maintaining control, Vergier finished the course in a total of 2:36.534 for third place. "I really enjoyed today and I'm very happy to be back on the podium two times in a row now," said Vergier, adding: "I made the move last year [to Andorra] to be closer with friends and it's awesome to land on the podium here with all of them around." The third-place finish on Saturday maintains Vergier's current third-place position in the 2025 UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup season rankings with 926 points total. Asked about his approach for the rest of the season, Vergier said: "Now I get to focus on the second half of the season with some testing for the bike and, of course, some training to try and go faster. The summer break will go by fast!" Not getting the finish he wanted in Andorra, 29-year-old Amaury Pierron from Brioude, France, was in the process of sticking what could have been a winning run before a crucial mistake: Missing a pole in the lower section of the track resulted in disqualification. Stoking the crowd in Andorra, 24-year-old French team rider Thibaut Daprela finished the track in 2:37.401. Finishing in ninth place, 20-year-old Jordan Williams from Great Britain completed the course in 2:37.673. The Elite Women division was overshadowed by 28-year-old Marine Cabirou from France suffering a heavy crash that required hospital treatment. She will be back for the next race and currently holds sixth place in overall season rankings with 649 points. In Saturday's final Elite Women race, 35-year-old Camille Balanche from Le Locle, Switzerland, lost control and slid off-track on a tight turn, finishing in fourteenth place. Nevertheless, Balanche currently holds fourth place in season standings with 717 points. The 2025 UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup season is now at its halfway point: Make sure to tune in after the six-week break when racing returns at Les Gets, Haute-Savoie, France, from 28-31 August. For more on Loris Vergier, Camille Balanche, Marine Cabirou, and our team of mountain bike athletes, visit Follow Monster Energy on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok for updates from the 2025 mountain bike season. For interview or photo requests, contact Kim Dresser. About Monster EnergyBased in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes, and musicians represent. More than a drink, it's the way of life lived by athletes, bands, believers, and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at CONTACT: Kim Dresser C: (949) 300-5546 E: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Monster Energy
Hans India
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
BFI names 19-member squad for Thailand Open
New Delhi: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced a 19-member squad for the 4th Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament, scheduled in Bangkok from May 24 to June 1. The squad, comprising 10 men and 9 women—has been selected from the ongoing elite national camp at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala, which is underway as the season builds toward key tournaments. The BFI said it followed a selection criterion, providing opportunities to silver medallists from the 2025 Elite Men's and Women's National Championships. Held under the aegis of Asian Boxing, the Thailand Open will see top national teams from across the continent compete, including powerhouses like China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Japan, Korea, and host nation Thailand. Speaking on the occasion, BFI president-chairman, Interim Committee, Ajay Singh said, 'With the team set to leave for the Thailand Open, we're entering a very exciting phase for Indian boxing. This marks the beginning of a packed international calendar, with the World Cup stage tournament in Kazakhstan, the World Championship in Liverpool, the World Cup Finals in New Delhi, and several key tournaments, including the Asian Championship, lined up towards the end of the year. "We have prioritised performance and transparency in our selection process—every boxer has earned their place through hard work and consistency. The national camp is already underway, and with the level of talent and structure now in place, I believe we are well-positioned to make a strong global impact in the months ahead. The Patiala camp initially brought together 60 male and 60 female boxers, shortlisted from standout performers at the 2025 Nationals and gold and silver medallists from the 2024 REC Combined National Talent Hunt in Rohtak and the Chief of Army Staff Cup in Pune. Following a round of internal assessments, the pool was pruned to 40 in each category. This refined core group will continue training through June, with additional athletes from an upcoming Elite Women's Competition joining in July. The Thailand Open marks an important international outing in India's boxing calendar, providing a platform for elite boxers to test themselves against Asia's best, with momentum building toward the World Boxing Cup later this year. Men's squad: Naothoi Singh Kongkham (47–50kg), Pawan Bartwal (50–55kg), Nikhil (55–60kg), Amit Kumar (60–65kg), Hemant Yadav (65–70kg), Deepak (70–75kg), Dhruv Singh (75–80kg), Jugnoo (80–85kg), Naman Tanwar (85–90kg), and Anshul Gill (90kg+). Women's sqaud: Yasika Rai (45–48kg), Tamanna (48–51kg), Abha Singh (51–54kg), Priya (54–57kg), Sanju (57–60kg), Saneh (65–70kg), Anjali (70–75kg), Lalfakmawii Ralte (75–80kg), and Kiran (80kg+). No boxer has been named in the women's 60–65kg category for this edition.
