Asian Cycling Confederation Applauds Philippines for Successful Hosting of Track Championships
The Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) has extended high praise to the Philippines for its exceptional organization of the 45th Asian Track Championships and 14th Asian Para Track Championships. The events were held at the state-of-the-art Tagaytay CT Velodrome in Cavite, marking a significant milestone for the nation's sporting infrastructure.
Philippines Emerges as a Key Player in Asian Cycling
In a news release dated March 31, 2026, ACC president Dató Amarjit Singh Gill emphasized the Philippines' growing importance in the development of track cycling across Asia. "The Philippines is playing a major role in the development of track cycling in Asia," Gill stated. "What I see is a nation stepping up, investing in world-class facilities, including a 250-meter indoor, homologated velodrome. This clearly places the Philippines among the emerging forces in cycling in Asia."
Gill, who also serves as vice president of the International Cycling Union, presented a plaque of appreciation to PhilCycling president Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino during the Gala Night celebrating the ACC's 33rd foundation anniversary in Tagaytay. "I want to congratulate president Bambol Tolentino for his leadership, his foresight and his vision to make this happen. Well done, the Philippines," he added.
World-Class Facilities and International Recognition
The new Tagaytay CT Velodrome, which meets UCI standards, is situated next to another UCI-standard BMX track constructed for the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. Tolentino, who also heads the Philippine Olympic Committee, expressed immense satisfaction with the hosting experience. "So far, so good, and in terms of hosting, we're on cloud nine," he remarked. "Thank you to everyone who supported us. This is world-class and to host an international event right away makes it even more special."
Medal Standings and Notable Performances
In the competitive arena, China dominated the championships, securing four additional gold medals to maintain its top position with a total of 17 golds, nine silvers, and one bronze. The medal rankings are as follows:
- China: 17 gold, 9 silver, 1 bronze
- Japan: 5 gold, 7 silver, 9 bronze
- South Korea: 5 gold, 7 silver, 6 bronze
- Chinese Taipei: 3 gold, 3 silver, 5 bronze
- Hong Kong China: 3 gold, 1 silver, 10 bronze
- Uzbekistan: 3 gold, 1 silver, 4 bronze
- Kazakhstan: 2 gold, 5 silver, 1 bronze
- Malaysia: 1 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze
India and Singapore each earned a silver medal, while Indonesia claimed a bronze. The remaining teams in the 16-nation competition have yet to win a medal.
Highlighted Champions and Local Achievement
Key gold medalists included:
- Sichen Huang of China in the men's junior omnium
- Zhengyu Pei of China in the men's elite individual pursuit
- Haijiao Sun of China in the men's elite scratch race
- Liying Yuan of China in the women's elite sprint
Other winners featured athletes from Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, South Korea, and Uzbekistan. Notably, Filipino para cyclist Patrick Gerard Lee secured a bronze medal in the men's C5 scratch race on Sunday, adding to the local pride in this prestigious international event.
