SOLO - The Indonesian cycling team won nine medals when participating in the 2026 Asian Para Track Championships in Tagaytay City, Philippines, March 25-31, 2026.
Muhammad Fadli Imammuddin became the most shining athlete from a total of five Indonesian representatives at this Asian regional championship. Fadli managed to win two gold medals, one silver medal and one bronze medal.
The gold medal was won by Fadli from the Individual Pursuit (IP) number in the C4 men's category and the 1 Kilometer Time Trial in the C4 men's category. Meanwhile, the silver medal was won in the Scratch Race C4 men's category and the bronze medal in the Elimination C4 men's category.
Indonesia also won medals from Tifan Abid Alana. Abid won two silver medals from the men's IP C2 and 1 Kilometer Time Trial C2 men's events, and a bronze medal from the men's Scratch Race C2 and Elimination C2 men's events. Meanwhile, the tandem racer Nurfendi/Mufti Fadilah Salma won a bronze medal from the men's B category Sprint.
The performance of the athletes in this championship made the coaching team of the cyclists satisfied. In addition to winning nine medals, the athletes were also able to record personal bests. One of them is Fadli who managed to record a time of 4 minutes 48 seconds in the IP C4 men's distance of 4000 meters. The record is three seconds faster than when appearing at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
"We adapt quite well to this new velodrome. The climate in Tagaytay City is also almost the same as Indonesia. So, we achieved optimal results. We hope to break through the 2028 Paralympic Los Angeles from the points we have collected," said Indonesian cycling coach Rizan Setyo Nugroho.
Fadli et al. still have a long time to collect points to qualify for Los Angeles. This year alone, Indonesian representatives will still participate in prestigious championships in Italy and South Korea, before appearing in the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, in October 2026.
"In May we will try out in Italy. That is the World Cup event for the road number. After that we will participate in the Asian regional event in Korea," said Rizan.
Meanwhile, Fadli Imammuddin was pleased with his four medals in the Philippines. Fadli felt that his training was not very optimal leading up to the championship, which was attended by representatives from eleven Asian countries.
Fadli only had extra preparation when he appeared at the 2025 ASEAN Para Games. The success of winning two prestigious C4 categories was also a motivation for Fadli, who is now 41 years old.
"In this race, I have met my personal target, I can also be the best. This is an encouragement that at this age I can still improve my ability and be better in my favorite class. Hopefully, when I'm approaching the Asian Para Games Nagoya, I can be better," said Fadli.
Indonesian para cycling athletes will return to Solo City to undergo training to perform optimally at the championships in Italy and South Korea, as well as the 2026 Asian Para Games.
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