JK cyclist eyes national laurels

PS Bali Srinagar May 14: After winning this year’s inter-college cycling championship, Mohammad Akbar Khan -first year student of Amar Singh College- is determined to out shine the cyclists from across the country in the inter-university and other national championships. Khan is under the tutelage of professional trainers and labors hard in two shifts to finish at top at national championship. To make his dream come true, the young cyclist is willing to sell a portion of his land to import professional racing cycle. In a free wheeling chat with the Rising Kashmir, Khan talks about his future plans in cycling … Inter-college cycle race champion… It was unbelievable to out-perform the top most cyclists of the Valley in the competition. I had worked very hard which has paid off. It has given me enough determination to take on the cyclists at inter-university competitions. I will work hard to prove my metal there also. Daily schedule… In the morning, I do vigorous cycling on national highway near Narbal. I along with other cyclists cover distance of 25 kilometers per day. In the evening I go to gym and build more stamina and power. I consult Physio Dr Syed Gazi for my fitness. I have been working on this schedule for the last two years. NIS qualified Coach Ghulam Rasool Kawa is training me and I feel lucky to have the professional trainers to help me achieve my goal. Future plans…. We are good riders and can do better at national level also. We only need to work hard on our own. Government has already disappointed cyclists. I work hard for upcoming State championship from where I will prepare for national championship. I want to get imported cycle for national championship to prove that Kashmir boys can also excel.