Miyazaki:Ivo Oliveira of UAE Team Emirates-XRG emerged victorious in the final stage of the Tour de Kyushu, securing both the stage win and the overall title. This achievement marks Oliveira's first general classification victory and brings the team's total wins for the 2026 campaign to 77.
According to Emirates News Agency, Oliveira's triumph on Monday concluded a fast-paced stage around Miyazaki, located on Japan's Kyushu island. He successfully out-sprinted competitors Alexandre Delettre of TotalEnergies and Luke Mudgway of Li Ning Star to clinch the top spot.
Entering the final stage with the blue leader's jersey from his stage two victory, Oliveira faced a competitive field with minimal time gaps in the general classification. Aware of potential attacks, his UAE Team Emirates-XRG teammates provided crucial support to maintain his lead.
With this win, Oliveira has now achieved 10 career victories, making this particular triumph especially significant as it concluded his 2026 racing season on a high note. Reflecting on his success, Oliveira expressed immense joy, describing it as his best road victory to date.