Anjaneya Tewari, CHANDIGARH: In a vibrant celebration of fitness, environmental sustainability, and women’s empowerment, the Chandigarh Amateur Cycling Association (CACA) successfully organized a massive cycling festival on Sunday morning. Hosted at Panjab University, the event combined the global celebration of World Cycling Day 2026 with the highly competitive ASMITA Women’s Cycling League, drawing an overwhelming response from the region’s cycling community.
The festival brought together professional riders, amateur enthusiasts, students, fitness lovers, and families. A remarkable 318 cyclists participated in the non-competitive World Cycling Day ride, while 137 women cyclists competed across various age brackets in the ASMITA League, highlighting the expanding footprint of women’s participation in local sports.
Celebrating Cycling as a Way of Life
Gracing the opening and closing ceremonies, Dr. Rakesh Malik, Director of Sports at Panjab University, felicitated the winners and participants. Other prominent dignitaries in attendance included Dr. Rupinder Kaur (Chief Medical Officer, PU), Mr. Vikram (Chief Security Officer), and Dr. Parveen Goyal (NSS Programme Officer).
“World Cycling Day is not merely a celebration of a sport; it is a movement towards healthier lifestyles, cleaner cities, and a fitter nation,” stated Prof. Gurmeet Singh, General Secretary of CACA. “Through the ASMITA Women’s Cycling League, we are proud to provide a competitive platform that encourages girls and women to pursue sporting excellence and lead active, confident lives.”
ASMITA Women’s Cycling League Results
The league witnessed intense competition across the Elite, Junior, and Sub-Junior/Youth divisions, separated into professional and non-professional categories:
Professional Riders Category
| Category | Winner | Runner-up | Third Place |
| Women Elite | Reet Kapoor | Amandeep | Deepinder Kaur |
| Junior Women | Punya | Rehat Kapoor | Anjali |
| Sub-Junior / Youth Girls | Lakeesha | Harshita | Vidhita |
Non-Professional Riders Category
| Category | Winner | Runner-up | Third Place |
| Women Elite | Karishma | Shivani | Kamalpreet Kaur |
| Junior Women | Manu | Mohini | Chetanya |
| Sub-Junior / Youth Girls | Shrejal | Priyanshi | Suhani |
The Chandigarh Amateur Cycling Association concluded the festival by reaffirming its long-term commitment to advocating for cycling as a sustainable mode of urban transport, a vital tool for improving public health, and a viable pathway for competitive sporting excellence.
