India’s Para-Cyclists Win 12 Medals in Denmark

Indian para-cyclists won 12 medals at the UCI Parasport Denmark Grand Prix in Odense, Denmark, after a three-day track cycling competition that began on 7 August 2026 and ended on 10 August 2026. The Indian tally included 2 gold, 5 silver and 5 bronze medals in para-cycling events.

UCI Parasport and Para-Cycling Events

The UCI Parasport Denmark Grand Prix was a track cycling competition under the Union Cycliste Internationale framework. Para-cycling events at such meets commonly include the individual time trial, individual pursuit, scratch race, elimination race and 200m sprint.

Indian Medal Winners

Arshad Shaikh of Andhra Pradesh won six individual medals in the MC2 category and emerged as India’s most successful athlete at the event. His medal haul included two gold medals in elimination races, three silver medals in the individual time trial, individual pursuit and scratch race, and one bronze medal in the 200m sprint.

Vishwa Vasani, a 17-year-old cyclist from Gujarat, won four bronze medals in the WC3 category. His bronze medals came in the 1km individual time trial, scratch race, 200m sprint and elimination race.

Anshuman Dhumal, a 16-year-old cyclist from Maharashtra, won two silver medals in the elimination race. The Indian contingent trained under chief coach Aditya Mehta.

Para-Cycling Classification

Para-cycling uses sport classes based on the type and extent of impairment. The MC2 and WC3 classes are part of the UCI para-cycling classification system used for men and women in track and road events.

Track cycling events in para-sport are held on velodromes and use fixed-distance races, timed events and head-to-head formats. The 200m sprint is a short-distance timed event, while the individual pursuit and elimination race test speed, endurance and race tactics.

Important Facts for Exams

• The Union Cycliste Internationale is the global governing body for cycling.
• Odense is a city in Denmark and has hosted international cycling events.
• Para-cycling includes both track and road disciplines under UCI rules.
• India won 12 medals at the UCI Parasport Denmark Grand Prix in 2026.

The Indian team received institutional support from Invesco, NTT DATA Business Solutions India, Alcon, Flutter Entertainment and GMMCO. Arshad Shaikh, Vishwa Vasani and Anshuman Dhumal were among the medal winners for India.