KARACHI: Bringing together sporting talent from across the country, Bahria Town Karachi hosted the 10th National Cycling Road Racing Championship 2026 from 9 to 11 October, providing a platform for more than 150 professional cyclists to compete in one of Pakistan’s prominent national cycling events.
The championship concluded with outstanding performances across various categories. Zeeshan Khan (Army) won the Men’s Junior category, Azaan Khan (SSGC) claimed the Men’s Under-23 title, Rabia Garib (SSGC) won the Women’s Elite category, and Ali Ilyas (SSGC) secured the Men’s Elite title. Naimat Ali (SSGC) emerged victorious in the Men’s Masters 40–49 category, while Sher Muhammad from Balochistan won the 50+ category.
In the Women’s Junior category, Fatima Noor of POF Wah claimed the title, while the SSGC team emerged victorious in the Mixed Relay event.
In the individual competitions, Zeeshan Khan (Army) won the Men’s Junior category, Fatima Noor (POF Wah) secured the Women’s Junior title, and Wazir Ahmed (SSGC) won the Men’s Masters 40–49 category. Ali Ilyas (SSGC) claimed victory in both the Men’s Elite and 50+ categories, while Rabia Garib (SSGC) won the Women’s Elite title. The winners and runners-up were recognised for their outstanding performances, determination and sporting spirit throughout the championship.
The championship brought together participants representing all four provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan Army, SSGC and other teams, reflecting the nationwide participation and competitive spirit that define the sport. Cyclists competed across junior, men’s, women’s and professional categories, with race distances ranging from approximately 30 to 150 kilometres according to category.
The three-day event showcased the endurance, discipline and technical ability required in road cycling, with participants taking on routes that tested their stamina and racing skills. The championship also highlighted the importance of suitable road infrastructure in supporting competitive cycling at the national level.
Bahria Town Karachi’s wide roads, undulating terrain, challenging turns and scenic surroundings provided a distinctive setting for the competition. The event brought the destination’s extensive road network and landscaped environment into focus, demonstrating its suitability for hosting sporting activities that require both space and varied terrain.
Beyond the competition, the successful hosting of the event underscored the role of major sporting occasions in bringing athletes together, encouraging healthy lifestyles and creating opportunities to promote sports across Pakistan. It also added to Bahria Town Karachi’s portfolio of national-level sporting events, showcasing its infrastructure and environment to a wider audience.
