The Cycling Federation of India (CFI), in coordination with the Jharkhand Cycling Association (JCA), will officially host the 78th Senior, 55th Junior, and 41st Sub-Junior National Track Cycling Championships from October 30 to November 4, 2026.

High-Octane Action at Sidhu Kanhu Velodrome

1. The Venue: All events will take place at the historic Sidhu Kanhu Velodrome, situated inside Ranchi’s expansive Mega Sports Complex at Hotwar.
2. The Track: Featuring precision-engineered banked curves designed for ultra-high speeds, the velodrome delivers an international-grade arena built for intense wheel-to-wheel tactical battles.
3. The Host City: Renowned as the capital of Jharkhand, Ranchi will welcome hundreds of elite cyclists, coaches, and sports enthusiasts to compete under world-class facilities.

Nationwide Participation & Thrilling Competition

1. Over 30 Delegations: More than 30 teams representing affiliated State Associations, Union Territories, Sports Promotion Boards, and National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) units across India are arriving to contest national titles.
2. Massive Field of Athletes: State contingents are bringing up to 30 male and 28 female riders each, spanning Elite, Junior, Sub-Junior, and Youth divisions.
3. Exciting Race Disciplines: Cyclists will go head-to-head in explosive Sprints, grueling 4000m Team Pursuits, tactical Keirin battles, multi-race Omnium events, and high-speed Time Trials.

Championship Event Breakdown

Strict Governance & Athlete Integrity The championship enforces UCI bike measurement compliance, strict NADA anti-doping testing, mandatory official state uniforms, and CFI physical age-verification protocols to preserve complete competitive integrity. Entries close strictly on October 20, 2026