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PH leads Asia in women’s UCI mountain bike rankings

In a landmark achievement for Philippine cycling, the country has soared to the No. 1 spot in Asia in the latest UCI Mountain Bike (MTB) Women Elite Nation rankings, thanks mainly to Cebuana standout Shagne Yaoyao, who continues to shine in international competitions.

The Philippines climbed three places in the global standings—from 27th to 25th overall—making it the highest-ranked Asian nation in the world.

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With a total of 870 UCI points , the Filipino team edged out former regional leader Kazakhstan by 36 points.

At the forefront of this success is 22-year-old Yaoyao, who consistently delivers strong performances in the international circuit.

Most recently, she claimed a silver medal at the Yawatahama International Cross Country – Asia MTB Series Leg 3 in Ehime City, Japan. She finished second in the 20-kilometer Women’s Elite race, trailing only Japan’s Kawaguchi Urara.

Her stellar performance in Japan propelled her five spots up the UCI individual rankings, where she now holds the 95th position globally with 413 points.

Yaoyao’s rise follows a gold-medal finish at the Asia MTB Series Leg 4 in Alegria, Surigao del Norte—a key win on home soil.

Supporting Yaoyao’s efforts are teammates Nicole Quiñones and Pia Adel Sendrijas, who have also been instrumental in boosting the Philippines’ collective standing.

Quiñones currently ranks 170th with 226 points, while Sendrijas sits at 203rd with 181 points.

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