“I am aiming for top 5 internationally on the track and the jerseys for the France of the future at the end of the year” Nahel Belhadj wins among the juniors in Pordic and has ambitions

Nahel Belhadj meets expectations

Among the U19s, Nahel Belhadj continues to confirm his status as a Breton track cycling hope. In Pordic, during the first round of the Coupe de Bretagne, the first year junior rider won with authority on a track that he appreciates. “Always a pleasure to come here to Pordic,” he said.

Already crowned champion of Brittany on the track ten times, the Costarmorican continues his progress. Two weeks ago, he distinguished himself at the national level by taking third place in the 500 meters standing start during a round of the Coupe de France. “I didn’t expect to perform at the national level because I started again not very long ago,” he admitted. An encouraging result: “It surprised me to get these results, it gives me confidence and restores morale.” At Pordic, Belhadj demonstrated tactical intelligence. “Given the conditions, we had to let it happen and show off less,” he analyzed. A profitable strategy for those who now have high ambitions: “I’m aiming for top 5s internationally on the track and the jerseys for the France of the future at the end of the year.”

The results

U15 : 1. Nils Jouvrot (CC Moncontour), 2. G. Le Glatin (EC Pays de Paimpol), 3. H. Jourdan (UC Inguinel).

U17 (dames) : 1. Aziliz Pennaneac’h (UCL Hennebont), 2. L. Bouleau (EC Pays du Leff), 3. A. Gauvry (Langueux Trégueux).

U17 : 1. Lucas Le Houezec (OC Locmine), 2. G. Guillemot (OC Locmine), 3. N. Damany (CC Moncontour).

Dames (+17) : 1. Anaïs Gourvenec (Kiclos Brest), 2. E. Meinars (UC Guipavasienne), 3. A. Fimes (Reine du Loch).

U19 : 1. Nahel Belhadj (VCP Loudeac), 2. E. Duval (AC Lanester), 3. H. Mainguy (CC Moncontour).

Open et Access : 1. Hugo Pommelet (VCP Loudeac), 2. A. Tunck (VS Ploumagoar), 3. B. Tel (VS Drennecois).