Brussels celebrates Remco Evenepoel: A cycling champion’s triumph

Sarhan Basem
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Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Brussels Mayor Philippe Close praised Remco Evenepoel’s impressive cycling achievements calling them “hallucinant.” A celebration for Belgian athletes including Evenepoel is planned for August 12 at the Grand Place.

Brussels Mayor Philippe Close was impressed by Remco Evenepoel’s cycling success and went on Facebook and X to cheer him on. Evenepoel winning two gold medals was a big deal and Close thought it was amazing. He used words like “hallucinant” to show how shocked and impressed he was by Evenepoel’s extraordinary achievements in cycling. Close is not just praising Evenepoel’s current wins but also thinking about what amazing things he might achieve in the future. Close is excited about the possibilities for Evenepoel and believes he could do even more incredible stuff in his career.It has been said that Close’s message shows how pumped he is about what’s coming next for Evenepoel and how his achievements could make a big impact on cycling. Close’s words are full of excitement and pride for Evenepoel’s accomplishments seeing them as truly special in cycling history.

What celebration is Brussels hosting for athletes on August 12th?

On August 12th Brussels will throw a big party on the Grand Place to celebrate Belgian athletes and their recent wins. They’re hoping Remco Evenepoel a famous Belgian cyclist will show up for a special moment. People are really excited about the idea of Evenepoel being honored from the balcony of Brussels city hall a fancy spot for this kind of celebration. The event will be a big party to honor Belgian athletes who did really well in their sports. It’s happening at the Grand Place where everyone will gather to cheer for the athletes and celebrate their wins.Close mentioned that it’s a chance for both the athletes and the public to come together and recognize their achievements in Belgian sports.

The fancy Brussels city hall loves to celebrate Belgian sports stars. Last year they honored the Belgian Cats for winning the European basketball championship. In 2021 they also welcomed athletes who got medals or diplomas from the Tokyo Games giving them a special place to show off their achievements. Remco Evenepoel was also cheered at the city hall before. In 2022 he was up on the balcony after winning the road cycling world championship in Australia. Belgians value sports success and how the city hall loves to praise its sports stars.

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Sarhan Basem is Brussels Morning's Senior Correspondent to the European Parliament. With a Bachelor's degree in English Literature, Sarhan brings a unique blend of linguistic finesse and analytical prowess to his reporting. Specializing in foreign affairs, human rights, civil liberties, and security issues, he delves deep into the intricacies of global politics to provide insightful commentary and in-depth coverage. Beyond the world of journalism, Sarhan is an avid traveler, exploring new cultures and cuisines, and enjoys unwinding with a good book or indulging in outdoor adventures whenever possible.
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