Eritrean cycling Star Biniam Girmay Joins NSN Cycling Team for three Seasons
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Trailblazing Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay has signed a three-year contract with the NSN Cycling Team, the team announced on Monday. This move marks a new chapter for both the rider and the team, formerly known as Israel-Premier Tech. https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/biniam-girmay-signs-with-nsn-cycling-team-for-three-years/
Girmay, 25, has rapidly become one of the sportS most exciting talents, achieving historic milestones in recent years.He first gained international recognition in 2022, becoming the first Black African to win a stage in a Grand Tour at the Giro d’Italia. https://www.giroditalia.it/en/news/biniam-girmay-makes-history-with-stage-win-in-jesi He continued his success in 2023, winning three stages at the Tour de France and securing the coveted green jersey, awarded to the best sprinter. https://www.tourdefrance.com/en/news/biniam-girmay-takes-stage-12-and-green-jersey
A “New Beginning” for Rider and Team
NSN General Manager Kjell Carlström expressed his enthusiasm about the signing, stating, “We are incredibly excited to welcome Biniam to NSN Cycling Team. Not only will 2026 mark a new chapter for the team, but it also represents one for Biniam and I couldn’t think of a better time to embark on a new chapter together.”
Girmay echoed this sentiment, describing the move as “a new beginning.” He highlighted his desire to grow alongside a team that has demonstrated significant progress in recent years and praised their commitment to developing cycling in Africa. “In Eritrea, cycling is our culture – it’s in our blood. And as an African rider, I want to develop African cycling,” Girmay said.”For me and the team, it’s a nice combination – an African rider and a team that wants to develop cycling in Africa.”
NSN: A New Identity and Focus
NSN (standing for “Never Say Never”) is taking over from Israel-Premier Tech, a team that faced protests related to its ownership and political associations during races this year. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/oct/26/israel-premier-tech-cycling-team-protests-gaza
The team will now operate under a Swiss license and will be based in Barcelona and Girona, Spain. Notably, former Barcelona and spain football star Andrés Iniesta is among the co-founders of NSN, bringing a high-profile figure to the project. https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/andres-iniesta-invests-in-new-nsn-cycling-team
Looking Ahead
The signing of Biniam Girmay represents a significant boost for the NSN Cycling Team as it embarks on its inaugural season. Girmay’s talent and dedication, combined with the team’s commitment to growth and growth, especially in Africa, position NSN as a team to watch in the years to come. The team’s new base in Spain and the involvement of a sporting icon like Andrés Iniesta further signal its ambition to become a major force in professional cycling.
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