Manila, June 25 -- The Philippines is set to host the 2026 Asian Track Cycling Championships, marking a major breakthrough for local sports with the inauguration of the country's first International Cycling Union (UCI)-standard indoor Velodrome in Tagaytay City.

Unveiled during Olympic Day on June 23, the Velodrome is now officially positioned as a premier venue for international cycling events, with the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) confirming it will stage the 2026 championships from March 25 to 31.

"This venue will host the 2026 Asian Track Championships... Mabuhay!" the ACC announced in a social media post, congratulating Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino for what it called a "historic" achi...