The competition will feature various track events, such as keirin, sprint, team sprint, individual pursuit, team pursuit, and omnium for both men and women. Both Swasti and Barsa have been in fine form, winning multiple medals for Odisha in the 77th Senior National Track Cycling Championship, held last month at Rudrapur in Uttarakhand.

Rourkela ace Swasti bagged the best woman cyclist trophy, bagging three gold and two silver medals at Rudrapur. She also won both of her events at the recent National selection trial. Employee of Odisha Mining Corporation, Swasti has the reputation of winning four international medals, including one gold, so far.

For Bhadrak cyclist Barsa, this will be her first international competition. She has been honing her skill at the SAI National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati, Assam. Barsa claimed one gold, one silver and one bronze at the last Track National in Rudrapur and three gold at the Khelo India University Games in Jaipur two months back.

Speaking on her expectations at the upcoming Asia Cup, Swasti, who trains at the SAI National Centre of Excellence in Patiala, said: “This will be a good opportunity to know where I stand at the continental level now. I will try my best to win a medal, which is sure to boost my confidence for the bigger test ahead – the Asian Track Cycling Championship to be held in the Philippines two months later.”

Barsa said she was excited to make her international debut. “I have performed consistently well throughout 2025. I will try to make my state and the country proud at the Asia Cup in Chennai,” stated Barsa.
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TOP: Odisha ace Swasti Singh with her new bicycle in Patiala.
RIGHT: File picture of Odisha woman cyclist Barsarani Barik.