Sri Vijaya Puram, November 14: A young cyclist from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has set a national record in track cycling, winning a gold medal with a timing of 37.479 seconds at the 41st Sub-Junior National Track Cycling Championship, 2026, bringing renewed attention to the archipelago’s emerging sporting talent.
Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dinesh Sharma met the cyclist, I. S. Bridney, and presented her with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of her performance at the national championship.
The achievement includes a new national record of 37.479 seconds, alongside a gold medal at the competition. The certificates presented by Bridney during the meeting documented her performance and the record.
The recognition comes as Bridney’s performance places a young athlete from the islands among the record-setters in national-level track cycling. Her achievement also highlights the participation and accomplishments of young women in competitive sport.
During the meeting, Dr. Sharma congratulated Bridney and extended his wishes for her future competitions and sporting career. He said her performance could encourage young people, particularly girls, to pursue sporting ambitions and work towards excellence.
Bridney was accompanied by her coach, Seema Raika, and foreign assistant coach from the Netherlands. Athletic Manager Suryadeep Mishra and others also attended the meeting.
The recognition marks an acknowledgment of Bridney’s national-level performance and record-setting achievement, as she prepares for upcoming competitions.
