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The International Cycling Union has published its 2025 annual reportThe director general, Amina Lanaya, outlines there " un A very positive assessment of the year 2025whether in terms of events, international development, sustainability, gender equality, inclusivity or governance "Financially, the annual result shows a net loss." very moderate " insists the UCI, 1,5 million Swiss francsThe organization recorded 42,659 million francs in revenue, 26,836 million in direct expenses and 20,064 million in operating expenses.
« It should be remembered that The UCI's financial situation is assessed over a four-year cycle.Olympic revenues are recorded only in the year of the Games and are intended to finance development expenses for the following four years – the non-Olympic years therefore naturally showing operating losses. The 2025 result is proving to be significantly better than expected., thanks to prudent expense management and the favorable performance of the investment portfolio , says the report.
It should also be noted that the UCI voluntarily lowered its demands regarding the hosting rights requested from Kigali 2025, thus accepting less revenue, to facilitate hosting the World Championships on African soil. This financial effort was part of our mission of development and solidarityThis decline was, however, offset by rigorous management and higher-than-expected revenues. As a result, we achieved better-than-expected operating results while maintaining a surplus in our operating activities. “,” affirms Amina Lanaya. The UCI still has cash reserves covering nearly twice its annual expenses (excluding depreciation), which allows it to to continue calmly implementation of its 2030 Agenda and to seize new strategic opportunities ».
