Indonesia uses 2026 world championships to eye 2028 Olympics
Seven Indonesian riders failed to finish the Montreal road race, while five more athletes are set to compete in Shanghai.
The Indonesia Cycling Federation will use its performances at two 2026 world cycling championships as an evaluation tool to raise the competitiveness of its athletes for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. PP ICF Secretary General Jadi Rajagukguk said Indonesia has competed at the UCI Road World Championships in Montreal, Canada, on Sept. 20-27 and will send five athletes to the UCI Track World Championships in Shanghai, China, on Oct. 14-18. In Montreal, Magh Firotika Marenda finished 39th in the elite women’s ITT, Shafa Al Zahra was 45th in the women’s U-23 event, Nihayatuzzain Asshofi placed 51st, Rizky Ridho Riyadiyanto ranked 59th in the men’s U-23 event, and Deska Raya Adya finished 63rd. Seven Indonesian cyclists, however, failed to complete the road race. ICF said the experience is important for athlete development, including preparation for the 2027 SEA Games in Malaysia.