The President of the Ghana Cycling Federation Mohammed Sahnoon was knocked down by a hit-and-run driver during a cycling race at the weekend.

Mohammed Sahnoon, a lawyer who is also the Secretary General of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) was hit by a reckless driver who was in a Land Cruiser Prado, with the driver speeding off afterwards.

The unfortunate incident happened during last Sunday’s Prudential Life Insurance cycling race at Ablekuma curve in Accra.

The Cycling Federation boss said he’s currently feeling pains in his chest and elbow and has undergone extensive X-ray.

"I am currently feeling pains in my chest and all over my body. The driver didn't even stop," he told the Daily Graphic.

He further revealed that the driver who knocked him down hasn’t been apprehended, as his vehicle number could not be recorded.

Mr. Sahnoon said he has, however, reported the incident to the Police and called for better protection during cycling events.

"Every place was blocked but I don't understand how he managed to break into the barrier and caused this havoc,” he added.

The second edition of the Prudential Life Insurance cycling race was won by Abdul Rahman from the Quick Step Cycling Club.

The 24-year-old beat off competition from over 150 contenders to emerge winner of the keenly-contested race.

He was rewarded with a trophy, medal, GH¢10,000, products from Lucozade and the right to represent Ghana at the PruRide London in August 2022.