Patiala News:Harshveer Singh Sekhon Wins Gold at National Track Cycling Championships; Punjab Makes a Golden Start

Secures first place in the senior individual 10 km scratch race amid stiff competition

Cycling Association Punjab office-bearers congratulate Sekhon; express confidence in the team’s performance in upcoming events

Punjab made an impressive start to its campaign by winning a gold medal on the opening day of the 78th Senior, 55th Junior and 41st Sub-Junior National Track Cycling Championships underway in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Punjab’s international cyclist Harshveer Singh Sekhon brought laurels to the state by securing first place in the senior individual 10 km scratch race.

Sharing the details, Cycling Association Punjab General Secretary Jagdeep Singh Kahlon said Sekhon delivered an outstanding performance against strong competition to win gold for Punjab. He said the opening-day achievement had boosted the morale of the entire Punjab contingent and further motivated the riders for the upcoming events.

Kahlon said this was the Punjab team’s first appearance at the National Track Cycling Championships since the association’s new management team was constituted a few months ago. He attributed the golden start to the riders’ hard work, the coaches’ guidance and the association’s collective efforts.

Highlighting Sekhon’s previous achievements, Kahlon said he had represented India at the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games and had brought honor to the country and Punjab by winning several international medals. He added that Sekhon’s latest national-level achievement would also inspire emerging cyclists.

Kahlon praised Cycling Association Punjab President Charanjit Singh Dhaliwal and the entire management team for their vision and efforts to encourage riders. He expressed confidence that Punjab’s cyclists would compete with determination and deliver outstanding performances in the remaining events.

Association Treasurer BS Sudan and Vice-President SP Singh congratulated Sekhon, saying, “Harshveer’s golden achievement is a matter of pride for Punjab’s entire cycling fraternity. His hard work, discipline and dedication to the sport are an inspiration to young riders. We hope this victory will motivate Punjab’s cyclists to perform exceptionally well in the upcoming events and win more medals for the state.”

Association President Charanjit Singh Dhaliwal, General Secretary Jagdeep Singh Kahlon, Chief Patron Darshan Singh Dhaliwal of the USA, former Punjab Cabinet Minister Surjit Singh Rakhra, Cycling Federation of India Chairman Onkar Singh, Cycling Federation of India General Secretary Maninderpal Singh, and Olympian and Arjuna Award recipient Swaran Singh Virk also congratulated Sekhon on his achievement.

The Punjab cycling team’s Chief Coach Satwinder Singh, coaches Bhupinder Kumar and Ikwinder Singh, women’s team coach Harpreet Kaur, and all members of the management committee also congratulated Sekhon and wished him success in the upcoming events.