National Cycling Championships to be held in Chennai in November

The first senior national track cycling (men & women) championships will be held in the Velodrome situated at Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University campus in the month of November, Maninder Pal Singh, Secretary of Cycling Federation of India said on the sidelines of HCL Cyclothon, here on Thursday.

The Cyclothon event, organised by Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) and Cycling Federation of India, will begin at Mayajaal Multiplex on October 6 in three categories (professional, amateur and green ride).

“Things are looking up in Chennai when it comes to professional cycling. The dates of the (Senior Nationals) will be released in 10 days’ time. The Nationals will see the highest number of participations as Northern Eastern states will also be taking part,” said Maninder, while speaking to the media.

Onkar Singh, Secretary of Asian Cycling Confederation, said the India will bid for the Asian road racing championships tentatively in 2026. “The bids will close in February 2025. We have our meeting in March next year we will discuss. It all depends on the Central Government,” said Onkar.