Cycling News: Cycling Federation of India all set to host Track Asia Cup 2019

The Cycling Federation of India is organizing the sixth edition of The Track Asia Cup 2019 at cycling Velodrome, IG Sports Complex, New Delhi from 9th -11th Sept. 2019. The Federation has gone a long way since organising in 2014 with hardly any stars to showcase and now has become a force specially in Junior section, not only at the Asian level but also have left a mark at the Juniors World Championship with unprecedented success. The event will see total participation from 16 countries namely Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, Uzbekistan, UAE, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Iran, China, Myanmar, Singapore, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Latvia, Slovakia & India. More than 150 cyclists from different countries will compete in this event for the top honours. This event is not only part of the World cup, World championship, but also for the Olympic qualifier for 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The process of qualification started in July 2018 will go up toFeb 20th 2020 thus making it most competitive one. The main Challenge in the event coming from Hong Kong , Thailand , Kazakhstan & Malaysia. Talking in the backdrop of launching this event Onkar Singh Secy general of Cycling Federation of India said that India is performing well as a team and he belives that there is no need of foreign coaches. He further added that he belivies in 2022 Asian games Cyclists will lead the medal tally for India. He also added that India will better its Rio Olympics performace in Tokyo.