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Girmay Wins Valencia Opener as Iniesta-Backed NSN Extends Strong WorldTour Debut

The Eritrean sprinter’s finish offers early validation for the new outfit that took over Israel Premier Tech’s WorldTour slot.

Overview

  • Biniam Girmay captured Stage 1 of the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana on Feb. 4 in a sprint finish.
  • He raced for NSN (Never Say Never), the newly launched UCI WorldTour team backed by Andrés Iniesta.
  • NSN entered the top tier after acquiring the license vacated by Israel Premier Tech.
  • The squad had already opened its season account with Ethan Vernon’s win at the Tour Down Under.
  • Coverage in Spain characterizes these early victories as a strong start to NSN’s debut campaign.