Photo: Taken from Prensa Latina.

Dutch-born cyclist Rien Schuurhuis (40 years old) will represent the Vatican at the next World Championships in Wollongong, Australia, to be held between September 18 and 25.

The smallest sovereign state in the world officially joined the International Cycling Union in 2021. Its cyclists can participate in international competitions.

Schuurhuis tested in Asia, joined teams such as Oliver's Real Food and the Black Inc Cycling Team, and will see action on the last day of competition in the road test, revealed Athletica Vaticana

the sports body of the Holy See.

For these world championships, the members of the men's teams from countries such as Germany, Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Spain, the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Norway, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Switzerland and Australia.

(With information from Prensa Latina)