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2009 bicycle motocross worlds to be held in Australia
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-09-20 14:49

is awarded the right to host the 2009 BMX world championships, the International Cycling Union announced on Wednesday.

The bicycle motocross championships are expected draw around 1800 entrants from 35 countries and regions.

BMX will be included on the Olympic programme for the first time at Beijing in 2008.