Indian cyclists are desperate to create history at the Asian Games 2026, while the country is still searching for its first Asian Games gold medal in the cycling events. Japan’s Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya are ready to host the 20th Asian Games from 19th September to 4th October 2026.
A 14-member cycling team has been named for the Asian Games 2026, among whom are eight females and six males.
Asian Games 2026 (Cycling): Indian Cyclists
Keirin
Men: Harshveer Sekhon
Women: Keerthi Chikka
Madison
Men: Harshveer Sekhon; Vishvajit Singh
Women: Harshita Jakhar and Swasti Singh
Omnium
Men: Harshveer Sekhon
Women: Harshita Jakhar
Pursuit
Women’s Team: Meenakshi Rohilla, Pooja Danole, Harshita Jakhar, Swasti Singh
Sprint
Men’s Individual: Ronaldo Laitonjam, David Elkatohchoongo
Men’s Team: Ronaldo Laitonjam, David Elkatohchoongo, Jemsh Singh Keithellakpam, Rojit Singh Yanglem
Women’s Individual: Sarita Kumari, Triyasha Paul
Women’s Team: Triyasha Paul, Sarita Kumari, Celestina Chelobroy, Keerthi Chikka
Asian Games 2026: Cycling Events — Road to Medals
All Keirin Events
- First Round → Repechage → Semifinals → Final/F7-F12
All Madison Events
- Final
All Omnium Events
- Scratch Race → Tempo Race → Elimination Race → Points Race
All Pursuit Events
- Qualification → Final
All Sprint Events
- Qualification → Round of 32 → Round of 16 → Repechage → Quarterfinals → Semifinals → Final/F5-F8
Asian Games History: India at Cycling
- Total Medals: 3
- Golds: 0
- Silvers: 1
- Bronzes: 2
Do You Know: When New Delhi, India, hosted the 1951 Asian Games, India recorded only Asian Games medals in cycling events, as the nation secured one silver and two bronze medals.
Year-wise performance
Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total Medals | Rank |
1951 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |