The makeshift cycling track on the islands was destroyed by the 2004 tsunami, but this did not stop the young Esow from trying to emulate his father, who was a keen cyclist himself. However, the SAI did take the opportunity to up its game, including a fledgling development program for track cycling, purchasing the specialist bike equipment from a British-based manufacturer. Tasting success: Esow shows off his gold medal from the world junior track championships. 🎥Watch Indian cycling prodigy Esow Alben win the Gold medal in the Keirin event at the Six Day Cycling Series in Berlin! Esow was voted young Indian sportsman of the year at a recent prestigious awards ceremony in Mumbai, receiving his prize from cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar.

Source: CNN February 04, 2020 09:22 UTC