ASEAN TRACK SERIES: SUCCESS FOR UZBEKISTAN

12th January 2026: At the second stage of the ASEAN Track Series track cycling competition in Nilai, Malaysia, members of the Uzbekistan national cycling team delivered notable performances across several events, earning a complete set of medals in the process.

In the omnium, Uzbekistan’s Sergey Rostovsev demonstrated versatility and endurance across a series of races to secure the gold medal for his nation. His performance reflected both tactical intelligence and consistent speed throughout the multi-discipline event.

Uzbekistan also enjoyed success on the women’s side through Nafosat Koziyeva, who claimed the silver medal in the elimination race. The elimination format, which removes the last rider at the end of designated laps, rewards positioning and awareness as much as power, and Koziyeva’s ride was highlighted for its competitiveness.

Koziyeva added further success to her competition tally by winning the bronze medal in the scratch race. This event, in which riders compete over a set distance with the first to cross the line declared the winner, tested Koziyeva’s sprinting ability and race strategy under pressure.

Overall, Uzbekistan’s haul of one gold, one silver and one bronze medal at the Nilai stage underscores ongoing progress for the country’s track cycling programme on the international stage. Officials from the National Olympic Committee (NOC) described the competition as both significant and formative, helping to establish benchmarks for future performance and build momentum ahead of other major events.

These results add to a broader pattern of competitive exposure for Uzbek riders in Southeast Asian track racing circuits, where they continue to accumulate experience and podium finishes against regional rivals.

This article is an independent summary of reporting originally published by Zamin.uz

Original source:
“Uzbekistan national team shines at track cycling event”, Zamin.uz, 11 January 2026"