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The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
FIR filed in cyclist Esow Alban road accident case
A first information report (FIR) has been filed in connection with the accident that involved India's top cyclist Esow Alban when he was training on Noida Expressway two days back, the national federation said on Friday. Esow escaped with 'minor' injuries after he was hit from behind by two bikers on Wednesday, but he said that it could have been worse. 'An FIR has been filed by the authorities in connection with the accident, and necessary legal action will be taken as per the law,' Cycling Federation of India (CFI) said. It said the accident occurred during a team training session and Esow 'was riding at the rear of the group when a motorbike struck him from behind.' The 24-year-old Esow from Andaman and Nicobar Islands trains at the residential SAI Cycling Academy, which houses a top-class velodrome inside the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex. The cycling facility has got recognition from the world body UCI. 'Today, I was hit from behind by two bikers during my training ride. They were speeding at over 100 km/h. I was in my lane. Focused. Disciplined. Yet they blamed me and showed no regret,' Esow wrote on his Instagram handle on Wednesday. READ: Indian Sports Wrap, May 16: Young star Zara Anand helps India to fifth-place finish at Queen Sirikit Cup in Japan 'I'm grateful to be safe, with only a few scratches.' His backside and hands had bruises, and the rear wheel of his cycle was broken from the impact. CFI Secretary General Maninder Pal Singh had told PTI that it was a 'minor' accident and Esow would be able to train soon. Esow is the first Indian cyclist to win an individual medal at the global level, a silver in keirin event at the 2018 junior track World Championships. He won a silver in sprint and a bronze in keirin in the 2019 edition also. 'This could've been worse -- not just for me, but for any cyclist on the road. To everyone out there: We cyclists are not in your way. We are humans. We are athletes. We represent our nation,' he had said. 'Respect cyclists. Give us space. Give us safety.' On Friday, the CFI said the local police immediately transported Esow to a local hospital and he was discharged after 'medical evaluation and minor treatment'. 'No serious injuries were detected. Esow sustained minor abrasions on his body. He is expected to resume training shortly,' it said. 'The impact caused damage to his bicycle, including a broken ZIPP carbon wheel and scratches on the LOOK 795 frame. Fortunately, the frame damage is repairable, which will be repaired.' Related Topics Esow Alben / SAI
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Two speeding bikers hit India's first medalist at cycling world championship, cause injuries
Top Indian cyclist Esow Alban was reportedly struck from behind by two speeding bikers on Wednesday while training near the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi. Esow sustained "minor" injuries. The 24-year-old, hailing from Andaman and Nicobar Islands and a resident trainee at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Cycling Academy, which boasts a world-class velodrome recognized by the UCI, shared his experience on Instagram. "Today, I was hit from behind by two bikers during my training ride. They were speeding at over 100 km/h. I was in my lane. Focused. Disciplined. Yet they blamed me and showed no regret," Esow stated. "I'm grateful to be safe, with only a few scratches." The impact resulted in bruises to his buttock and hands, and the rear wheel of his bicycle was broken. A post shared by Esow Alban (@esowalbanofficial) Esow holds the distinction of being the first Indian cyclist to secure an individual medal at the global level, winning a silver in the keirin event at the 2018 junior track world championships. He further added to his achievements with a silver in sprint and a bronze in keirin at the 2019 edition. Expressing his concern for cyclist safety, he said, "This could've been worse -- not just for me, but for any cyclist on the road. To everyone out there: We cyclists are not in your way. We are humans. We are athletes. We represent our nation. Respect cyclists. Give us space. Give us safety." He also extended his gratitude, stating, "Thank you to my coach, team coach, and the officer who stood by me and are helping with the investigation." Maninder Pal Singh, the Secretary General of the Cycling Federation of India, described the incident as "minor" and assured that Esow "is fine now." He told PTI, "He (Esow) has been given first aid and he is fine now. It was a minor accident and he is at his room. He should be able to train again tomorrow. He was on a routine training ride on the road (near IG Sports Complex). He was behind a bus and then hit by a bike."
News18
14-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
Top Indian Cyclist Esow Alban Hit By Two Bikers During On-Road Training Ride
Last Updated: Esow is the first Indian cyclist to win an individual medal at the global level, a silver in keirin event at the 2018 junior track world championships. Top Indian cyclist Esow Alban was on Wednesday hit from behind by two bikers while he was on a training ride on the road near the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here but fortunately escaped with 'minor" injuries. The 24-year-old Esow from Andaman and Nicobar Islands resides and trains at the SAI Cycling Academy, which houses a top-class velodrome. The facility at the IG Sports Complex has got recognition from the world body UCI. 'Today, I was hit from behind by two bikers during my training ride. They were speeding at over 100 km/h. I was in my lane. Focused. Disciplined. Yet they blamed me and showed no regret," Esow wrote on his Instagram handle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Esow Alban (@esowalbanofficial) 'I'm grateful to be safe, with only a few scratches." His buttock and hands had bruises and the rear wheel of his cycle was broken from the impact. Esow is the first Indian cyclist to win an individual medal at the global level, a silver in keirin event at the 2018 junior track world championships. He won a silver in sprint and a bronze in keirin in the 2019 edition also. 'This could've been worse — not just for me, but for any cyclist on the road. To everyone out there: We cyclists are not in your way. We are humans. We are athletes. We represent our nation," he said. 'Respect cyclists. Give us space. Give us safety. 'Thank you to my coach, team coach, and the officer who stood by me and are helping with the investigation." Cycling Federation of India Secretary General Maninder Pal Singh said it was a 'minor" accident and Esow 'is fine now". 'He (Esow) has been given first aid and he is fine now. It was a minor accident and he is at his room. He should be able to train again tomorrow," Singh told PTI. 'He was on a routine training ride on the road (near IG Sports Complex). He was behind a bus and then hit by a bike."
