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Sultan Nazrin Shah Opens 2026 Track Cycling World Cup Finals in Nilai
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Sultan Nazrin Shah Opens 2026 Track Cycling World Cup Finals in Nilai

From Utusan Malaysia · (5m ago) Malay Positive tone

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Sultan Nazrin Shah officially opened the final round of the 2026 Track Cycling World Cup at the National Velodrome in Nilai.
  • The event marks Malaysia's return as a major hub for world track cycling after more than two decades, with over 40 countries participating.
  • Top international cyclists, including Olympic champion Harrie Lavreysen, will compete alongside Malaysian hopefuls Datuk Azizulhasni Awang and Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom.

Malaysia proudly hosted the opening ceremony of the 2026 Track Cycling World Cup final round, with His Royal Highness Sultan Nazrin Shah gracing the event at the National Velodrome in Nilai. This significant occasion not only reaffirms Malaysia's status as a premier destination for international track cycling but also marks our resurgence in the sport after a hiatus of over two decades. The participation of more than 40 nations underscores the global trust and confidence in Malaysia's capability to stage world-class events. We are thrilled to welcome the world's best cyclists, including Olympic champion Harrie Lavreysen, and are particularly excited to see our own Datuk Azizulhasni Awang and Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom compete on home soil. This event is a testament to our nation's aspirations to strengthen its position in the international track cycling arena and showcases the world-class facilities and meticulous preparations we have put in place.

This is a historic moment for the country, and we are ready to welcome the world's best cyclists with meticulous facilities and preparations.

— Amarjit Singh GillPresident of the Malaysian National Cycling Federation (PKBM) on Malaysia's capability to host the event.
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