Over 1,900 cyclists compete in the HCL Cyclothon Hyderabad, with record prize pool
Over 1,900 cyclists participated in the HCL Cyclothon Hyderabad, with top honours claimed by Harshveer Singh and Pooja Baban Danole in the Professional Elite Race. The event offered a record ₹33.6 lakh prize pool and celebrated fitness and sustainability
Hyderabad: The HCL Cyclothon Hyderabad, organised by HCL Group, a leading global conglomerate, in association with the Government of Telangana and under the aegis of the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), witnessed an impressive participation of over 1,900 cyclists on Sunday.
The event brought together professionals, amateurs, and fitness enthusiasts from across the country. The race commenced and concluded at Prime Arena, Osman Nagar, Vattinagulapalle, offering participants a scenic and competitive route through Hyderabad’s urban and green landscapes.
Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma was the chief guest as the cyclists competed across multiple race categories for a record Rs 33.6 lakh prize pool, reaffirming the event’s position as India’s premier cycling competition.
“Events like the HCL Cyclothon are a testament to the growing awareness around fitness, sustainability, and community well-being. It is inspiring to see people from all walks of life come together to celebrate the spirit of cycling and champion a healthier, greener India,” Mr. Jishnu Dev Varma said.
Sundar Mahalingam, President-Strategy, HCL Group, said, “With the successful completion of the second edition of the HCL Cyclothon Hyderabad, it’s heartening to witness how cycling is becoming a shared movement across the country.”
Maninder Singh, Secretary General, Cycling Federation of India (CFI), said, “The second edition of the HCL Cyclothon in Hyderabad showcases the rising popularity of cycling in India. The level of participation and competition demonstrates the city’s passion for the sport.”
The Professional Elite Race (50 km) saw intense competition, with Harshveer Singh from Punjab and Pooja Baban Danole from Maharashtra claiming the top spot to become winners.
Final placings: Men: 48 km: 1. Harshveer Singh Sekhon, 2. Naveen John, 3. Surya Thathu.
Amateurs: 48km: 1. Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, 2. Rahul Sajjanar, 3. Parashuram Chenji.
Amateur: 24 km: 1. Vinay Goswami, 2. Karthikeyan Kumar, 3. Karthi Keyan.
MTB Race – 24 km: 1. Rahil Bhatia, 2. Om Meena, 3. Ashutosh Shukla.
Women: Pro: 48 km: 1. Pooja Baban Danole (Maha), 2. Swati Singh (Odi), 3. Harshita Jakha (Raj).
Amateur: 50 km: 1. Jinat Ayub Sayyad, 2. Arpita Ketan Pandya, 3. Kiana Baruah.
24 km: 1. Anushka Raut, 2. Keerthi Sakthivel, 3. Siddhi Wafelkar.
Amateur MTB Race- 24 km: 1. Priti Gupta, 2. Barnali Mahela, 3. Vandana Singh.
