Quaid e Azam International Cycling Velodrome

31°30′43″N 74°19′48″E / 31.511966°N 74.330002°E / 31.511966; 74.330002

The Quaid e Azam International Cycling Velodrome is a velodrome in Lahore, Pakistan; it is the only velodrome in Pakistan and was constructed in 1954, though plans exist to build a velodrome in Peshawar.[1] However, its condition had deteriorated to the point that by 2011, Pakistan's Senate Standing Committee on Sports had become concerned about its continuing suitability.[2]

Facilities

The Quaid e Azam International Cycling Velodrome is a 333.33 meter long concrete surface velodrome, which has attracted criticism, as present international standards require a 250m or 500m long wooden surface.[3] The velodrome is of an outdoor configuration, having a grandstand seating capacity of 3,000. The venue is suitable for cycling events.

Events and usage

The Quaid e Azam International Cycling Velodrome has hosted national and international events and has been used as a training camp for track cycling teams. It is a popular destination for national and international track cycling teams looking for a unique environment for a training camp prior to competitions. It hosted the 2017 Pakistan national track cycling championships:

  • November: Male Track National Cycling Championships
  • December: Female Track National Cycling Championships

See also

References

  1. ^ "Cycling velodrome for Peshawar". The Express Tribune. Lakson Group. 24 October 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Cycling team suffers as country's only velodrome in tatters". Dawn. Scribe Publishing Platform. 15 January 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  3. ^ Tahir, Nabil (19 May 2016). "Pakistan cycling two tyred to keep on track". The Express Tribune. Lakson Group. Retrieved 12 November 2017.