India secured a total of 9 Gold, 6 Silver, and 3 Bronze medals out of which 8 Gold and 4 Silver were won by Para Cyclists.
India wrapped up its campaign at 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 out of which 8 Gold and 4 Silver were won by Para Cyclists.
Malaysia topped the medal tally with 19 Gold, 11 Silver & 7 Bronze medals (17G, 7S and 2 Bronze were won by Para Cyclists) followed by Japan 17Gold, 5 Silver & 2 Bronze & Korea 9 Gold, 8 Silver, 6 Bronze.
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On the last day of the Championship Harshita Jakhar, hogged the limelight in the Madison event and earned the Bronze.
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This was her second individual medal and third overall for the team in the championship. Earlier, she had won silver medal in Individual Pursuit and bronze medal in Team pursuit events.
On Monday, Harshita Jakhar & Dhanyadha JP gave a tough fight to Korean experienced riders Yeeun BAE & Harang Hong but finished with a bronze.
Gold was won by Kazakhstan’s Aruzhan Rakhmzhan & Mariya Yelkina. In Madison event riders have to pedalled the cycles to 60 laps for 15km.
Meanwhile, 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.
Additionally, Harshveer Singh Sekhon showcased remarkable resilience in the Men’s Senior Omnium Race, overcoming an injury to finish in a creditable 12th place.
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