Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 6: In a moment of immense pride for the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, the Islands’ Cycling Team has delivered an outstanding performance at the 78th Senior, 55th Junior and 41st Sub-Junior National Track Cycling Championships, 2026, held from 30th October to 4th November, 2026 at Sidhu Kanhu Velodrome, Khelgaon (Mega Sports Complex), Hotwar, Ranchi, Jharkhand. The team has secured a remarkable provisional tally of 11 medals, comprising 4 Gold, 2 Silver and 5 Bronze, including a New National Record in the Sub-Junior Girls Individual Time Trial.
Medal-Wise Achievement of Island Cyclists
| Sl. No | Athlete(s) | Event | Achievement |
| 1 | Esow | Men’s 200m Sprint | GOLD |
| 2 | Esow, Chamberlain & David Beckham | Men’s Team Sprint | GOLD |
| 3 | Esow | Men’s Keirin | SILVER |
| 4 | David Beckham | Men’s Time Trial | BRONZE |
| 5 | David Beckham | Men’s Sprint | BRONZE |
| 6 | David Beckham | Men’s Keirin | BRONZE |
| 7 | Celestine | Women’s Elite Time Trial | BRONZE |
| 8 | Lionald Backer, Saw Zecheriah & Derickson | Men’s Junior Team Sprint | BRONZE |
| 9 | Namita Violet | Women’s Junior 200m Sprint | GOLD |
| 10 | Faith, Britney & Namita Violet | Women’s Junior Team Sprint | BRONZE |
| 11 | I. S. Bridney | Girls’ Sub-Junior Individual Time Trial | GOLD – NEW NATIONAL RECORD
(37.479 seconds) |
| 12 | Messi Kartson | Boys’ Sub-Junior Individual Time Trial | SILVER
(35.112 seconds) |
This remarkable performance reflects the dedication, discipline, perseverance and sporting excellence of the Island cyclists. The achievement of setting a New National Record further adds to the glory of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The Department of Sports & Youth Affairs has extended its heartfelt congratulations to all the medal winners, coaches, support staff and everyone associated with the team’s success.
