India’s para-cyclists delivered an impressive performance at the Thailand Para Cycling Cup in Korat, winning a total of 11 medals, including two silver and nine bronze. All 10 athletes representing the country were trained by the Aditya Mehta Foundation (AMF), Hyderabad, an organisation known for nurturing para-sport talent.
Strong performances across track events
The Indian contingent excelled in multiple track categories, with young cyclists from Gujarat, Assam and Andhra Pradesh earning podium finishes.
Individual Time Trial (1 km)
- Lisha (15, Assam) – Silver
- Vishva (16, Gujarat) – Bronze
Individual Pursuit
- Vishva – Bronze
- Lisha – Bronze
200m Sprint
- Lisha – Silver
- Vishva – Bronze
- Pavan Kumar (22, Andhra Pradesh) – Bronze
The medals reflected consistent performances from India’s teenage cyclists, with Lisha and Vishva emerging as standout performers across multiple events.
A boost for India’s para-sports ecosystem
The Aditya Mehta Foundation has been instrumental in supporting para-athletes through training camps, equipment assistance and rehabilitation support. The strong showing in Thailand reinforces the foundation’s growing impact and the potential of young para-cyclists across the country.
Officials said the results would inspire more athletes with disabilities to take up competitive cycling and strengthen India’s representation in upcoming international para-sport competitions.