India has a long and proud history in cycling, and the country has consistently produced world-class cyclists over the years. The 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, will be no different, as India will be looking to improve on their medal tally from the previous edition of the Games.
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India have won a total of 3 medals in cycling at the Asian Games, including 1 Silver and 2 bronze. The silver medal was won by Rajkumar Mehra in the men’s team pursuit with the team of Dhangar, Madan Mohan, and Gurdev Singh in 1951. While the Bronze medal was won by Rohinton Noble in the men’s sprint event.
India will be looking to improve on their medal tally in 2023, and they have a good chance of doing so. The Indian cycling team has been training hard in the lead-up to the Games, and they have several talented riders capable of winning medals.
Here is the list of Indian cyclists who have qualified for the 2023 Asian Games:
Men: Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam, Rojit Singh Yanglem, David Beckham Elkatohchoongo, Esow Alben, Harshveer Singh Sekhon, Vishavjeet Singh
Women: Celestina, Triyasha Paul, Mayuri Lute, Sushikala Agashe
These cyclists will be competing in a variety of events, including the sprint, keirin, team pursuit, and omnium. India will be hoping to win medals in all of these events, and they will be looking to make their mark at the Asian Games in 2023.
Here are the predictions for India’s medal tally in cycling at the 2023 Asian Games:
Gold medals: 0
Silver medals: 1
Bronze medals: 2
This is a conservative prediction, but it is based on the current form of the Indian cyclists and the strength of the competition. India has a good chance of winning medals in the sprint, keirin, and team pursuit events, and they could also surprise in the omnium.
The 2023 Asian Games will be a great opportunity for India to showcase their talent in cycling. The Indian cyclists have been training hard, and they are confident of winning medals. The country will be hoping for a successful campaign in Hangzhou.
