Para Asian Track Cycling Championships India concludes with 18 medals

New Delhi: India wrapped up its campaign in the 43rd Senior, 30th Junior, and 12th Para Asian Track Cycling Championships with a commendable display of talent and determination, securing a total of 9 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze medals here on Monday.

Out of these 18 medals, 8 gold and 4 silver were won by Para-Cyclists. The championships, held in New Delhi, witnessed intense competition among athletes from across the continent, showcasing the growing prowess of Indian cyclists on the international stage.

Malaysia topped the medal tally with 19 gold, 11 silver and 7 bronze medals, of which 17 gold, 7 silver and 2 bronze) were won by Para Cyclists). They were followed by Japan who bagged 17 gold, 5 silver and 2 bronze and Korea 9 gold, 8 silver and b Bronze.

On the final day of the championships, India added to their medals tally with a silver medal, further highlighting the nation’s rising prominence in the sport. The last day of the Asian Track Cycling Championship 2024 ended with India’s Harshita Jakhar producing a terrific performance winning a historic bronze medal in the Madison event of the women’s junior category.

Harshita Jakhar, the showstopper, hogged the limelight in the Madison event and earned the bronze. This marked her second individual medal and third overall for the team in the championship.

Earlier, she had won a silver medal in Individual Pursuit and a bronze medal in Team Pursuit events. On Monday, Harshita Jakhar and Dhanyadha J.P gave a tough fight to Korean experienced riders Yeeun BAE and Harang Hong but finished with a bronze.

The gold was won by Kazakhstan’s Aruzhan Rakhmzhan and Mariya Yelkina. In the Madison event riders have to pedalled the cycles to 60 laps for 15km and they have to give their best in 6 sprints in the event.

Meanwhile, Indian rider Ronaldo Laitonjam demonstrated his prowess in the 1km Time Trial event, finishing in a creditable 5th place. Despite stiff competition, Ronaldo showcased his speed and determination, clocking a commendable time of 1:02.617s. (IANS)

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