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The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the Japan Keirin Association (JKA) today announce the names of the six international track cyclists (three men and three women) who will compete in some of Japan’s most prestigious keirin events in 2026.
The announcement comes after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the UCI and JKA allowing the return of international athletes to the Japanese circuit and reinstating a framework that existed prior to the Covid-19 pandemic.
This return will take place under strict conditions relating to sporting integrity – including competition manipulation and anti-doping – as well as ensuring that there is no conflict between the Japanese events and major track events on the UCI International Calendar. The agreement reflects the shared objective of the UCI and the JKA to promote athletes and enhance the visibility of track cycling.
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New Zealand sprint cyclist Sam Dakin has his focus firmly fixed on a final season of high performance racing, culminating at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Dakin has competed at two Olympic Games, three elite World Championships, and won a medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games medal along with multiple national titles.
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The first G1 of the Japanese keirin season has delivered a familiar name at the top. At Kumamoto Keirin Stadium, Yuta Wakimoto secured consecutive victories in the All Japan Selection Keirin (G1), reinforcing both his individual dominance and the continued structural strength of the Kinki region.
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