Kerala to host Track Asia Cup 2022

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Track Asia Cup-2022, one of the premier cycling competitions, will be held at the LNCPE Outdoor Velodrome in Kerala from November 25 to 28.

Important facts

• The event will see participation of over 200 cyclists from over 25 Asian countries and will be held outside Delhi for the first time in history.

• It is authorised by the Asian Cycling Confederation and Cycling Federation of India. 

• The Track Asia Cup is also used to select Asian countries for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

• The highlight of the event will be the participation of cycling stalwarts from China, Japan, Korea and Kazakhstan.

• Apart from these countries, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Indonesia will compete with India.

About Track Asia Cup 2022

• It is a flagship event of the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC).

• It showcases excellent competitive cycling exhibitions across Asia.

• Star cyclists including Olympic medalists will compete in various individual and team events.

• Track Asia Cup 2022 will play a vital role in developing cycling as a major sporting event in the state.

• This is probably the first time that a sporting event is being held in Kerala in which more than 20 countries are participating.