Thailand Opens Fourth Round of Youth Track Cycling Championships

General Decha Mekraksri, vice president of the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC), president of the ASEAN Cycling Federation (ACF), and chairman of the Thai Cycling Association under royal patronage, revealed that the association has partnered with Sino-Pacific Trading (Thailand) Ltd., Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT), the Health Promotion Foundation, IRPC Public Company Limited, Central Korat, and FBT to organize the fourth round of the Thai Youth Track Cycling Championship for the Princess Srinagarindra Cup in 2026, held on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Central Korat Hall, fourth floor, in Nakhon Ratchasima province.

Mekraksri explained that the fourth round will maintain the racing format but with improved track design featuring wider lanes and a longer straightaway than round three to allow athletes to maximize their potential. The competition will also upgrade the starting gate system from magnetic to hydraulic technology for greater accuracy in athlete release, elevating the standard of competition. Additionally, the semi-final round has been introduced for divisions with three heats of competitors to ensure fairer and more appropriate selection of finalists.

Mekraksri announced that the association will open the track for online viewing on Friday, July 31, at noon through the Thailand Cycling Association Facebook page. Training sessions will be held on Saturday, August 1, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, divided by age group: children ages 2.0–2.6 years from 9:00–10:30 AM, ages 2.7–10 years from 10:30 AM–12:00 PM, and formal training by age division from 1:00–6:00 PM. The team managers' meeting is scheduled for 5:00 PM at Central Korat Hall. Competition begins at 7:30 AM on Sunday with an opening ceremony at 8:00 AM, livestreamed on the Thailand Cycling Association Facebook and TCA Channel YouTube.

The chairman noted that round four will award trophies to all participating athletes, including those who do not reach the finals or rank in the top 10, along with certificates and commemorative dolls to celebrate their effort and dedication. All participants will also receive memorial medals presented by Princess Srinagarindra, and there will be additional raffle prizes to encourage the young cyclists.

Regarding the previous third round on July 19, it attracted significant parental interest as young cyclists in various divisions began to see a clear path to winning the 2026 Thai national championship. With round four marking the final stretch, the association invites parents nationwide to enter their children, as top athletes from this round will qualify for selection.