Odisha cycling ace Swasti Singh added yet another feather to her well-decorated cap by winning the gold medal in women elite 50 km Criterium event of the HCL Cyclothon – Hyderabad, which was held along Outer Ring Road corridor, near Kollur and Vattinagulapally in Hyderabad today. She won the race with a total of 23 points.

Over 2,000 professional and amateur cyclists vied for honours across various distance categories. This was the third edition of the HCL Cyclothon – Hyderabad, which carried a total prize fund of Rs 33.6 lakh. Swasti received Rs 1.05 lakh as the winner of the professional elite road race.

Speaking of her victory, Swasti said: “I am happy that I could win the gold today while recovering from a shoulder injury. Last month I secured the silver medal at the HCL Cyclothon in Chennai. Now the gold medal in Hyderabad has further increased my confidence.”
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PHOTO: Odisha ace Swasti Singh celebrates after winning the gold medal at the HCL Cyclothon in Hyderabad on 15 November 2026.