World Cycling Satellite Centre inaugurated in Capital

The long effort put in by the Cycling Federation of India to get world class facilities in the country was given green signal today when the 'Satellite Centre' was inaugurated at the IGI Cycling Velodrome by SAI Director General Injeti Srinivas.
It was in April 2015 when India started SAI National Cycling Academy (SAINCA) in collaboration with Sports Authority of India & Cycling Federation of India. Most of the riders of 14-16 age groups are in SAINCA. Now this has been accredited by World Cycling Centre as its 'Satellite Centre'. The centre becomes the third UCI's satellite centre in the world, whereby 181 countries are affiliated to UCI. Only Japan and Korea has the satellite centre.

With the introduction of this new satellite centre, riders from various countries of Asia will be able to avail the world class facilities for training available at IGI Cycling Velodrome in the Capital.
Srinivas said, "The standard of cycling in India is slightly raising and credit goes to Cycling Federation of India which is planning sincerely and training hard to the riders. This centre will help the development of cycling sport and form a considerable bench strength for the Indian Cycling team in furtherance to their quest for participation and winning at Asian, World and Olympic Games.