Addressing an important press conference at the office of the Cycling Association of Punjab (CAP), located at Surya Complex, President Charanjit Singh Dhaliwal and General Secretary Jagdeep Singh Kahlon unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to usher cycling in Punjab into a new era.
On this occasion, the official logo of the Cycling Association of Punjab (CAP) was also launched. Former Cabinet Minister Surjit Singh Rakhra was present as a special guest.They stated that the core objective of CAP is not merely to promote the sport, but to develop it into a globally competitive discipline.
They emphasized that the soil of Punjab naturally possesses strength, endurance, and passion, which, with proper direction and opportunities, can be transformed into international-level achievements.President Charanjit Singh Dhaliwal, in his address, said that the Association will initiate talent hunt programmes at the district and block levels to identify emerging players from rural areas.
He added that plans have been prepared to establish modern cycling academies in every district, where athletes will be provided with coaching, balanced nutrition, accommodation, and high-quality equipment.General Secretary Jagdeep Singh Kahlon stated that CAP will launch the Punjab Cycling League, offering players a major platform to showcase their talent along with cash prizes.
In addition, a clear and structured annual calendar of district, state, and national-level competitions will be prepared to ensure consistent competitive exposure for athletes.He further stated that scientific methods will be adopted for high-performance training, including data analysis, performance monitoring, fitness management, and recovery systems.
To provide international-standard coaching, collaborations with foreign coaches and experts will also be undertaken.Taking major steps in infrastructure development, CAP plans to establish modern velodromes, high-performance centres, and regional training hubs. This will create a strong and sustainable framework for cycling in Punjab.
Highlighting Punjab’s rich cycling legacy, they stated that cyclists from the state have brought pride to India on international platforms, and the time has come to revive that legacy.Reaffirming its commitment to clean sport, CAP emphasized that anti-doping awareness campaigns, workshops, and educational programmes will be conducted to strengthen ethics and integrity among athletes.
Furthermore, CAP will promote cycling not just as a competitive sport, but also as a lifestyle. Large-scale cycling campaigns will be organised to promote fitness, environmental sustainability, and social connectivity. On this occasion, discussions were also held with coaches from across Punjab to develop a strong roadmap for the future of athletes.
In conclusion, both office-bearers encouraged the youth, stating that with dedication, discipline, and hard work, they can bring glory to their state and country at the global level.They expressed confidence that with strong governance, modern training, and grassroots development, Punjab will soon regain its distinctive identity in cycling.
On this occasion, former Cabinet Minister Surjit Singh Rakhra appreciated the efforts of the Cycling Association of Punjab and said, “From soil to sky – Punjab cycling will rise again.”Among those present were Joint Secretary Sukhjinder Singh, Treasurer B.S. Sudan, Vice President Bawa Singh, Joint Secretary Satwinder Singh, Sarpreet Singh, Sukhwinder Singh, Harpreet Kaur, Mohit Kumar, Parmvir Singh Grewal, Bhupinder Kumar, Gurpreet Kaur, along with players, coaches, sports enthusiasts, and other office-bearers.