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- Organised by the Cycling Federation of India with support from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), the league aims to strengthen women’s participation in competitive cycling while offering a professional platform to upcoming athletes.
- According to Neeraj Tanwar, assistant secretary of the Cycling Federation of India and north zone in-charge, participants from Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Chandigarh will compete in the two-day meet.
- The event is scheduled to take place on February 19 and 20 and is expected to draw young riders from several states and union territories.
Women cyclists from across eight northern regions will converge at Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) later this month as the Asmita Women’s Track Cycling League promises two days of high-speed competition and emerging talent. The event is scheduled to take place on February 19 and 20 and is expected to draw young riders from several states and union territories.
Organised by the Cycling Federation of India with support from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), the league aims to strengthen women’s participation in competitive cycling while offering a professional platform to upcoming athletes.
According to Neeraj Tanwar, assistant secretary of the Cycling Federation of India and north zone in-charge, participants from Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Chandigarh will compete in the two-day meet. Officials say preparations at the venue have been completed to ensure smooth conduct of the races.
The competition will include track events in the sub-junior and junior women’s categories. Top performers will be recognised with medals and financial rewards, with organisers announcing a total prize purse of ₹3.45 lakh.
Tanwar described the league as an important initiative to encourage women cyclists and identify promising athletes who could represent the region at higher levels. He added that this edition will follow a new and engaging format designed to make the races more competitive and spectator-friendly.
Those seeking further details about participation or event logistics have been advised to contact GNDU cycling coach Rajesh Kaushik.
