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Indian para-cyclists secure 11 podium finishes at French Challenge Breton
A group of Indian para-cyclists competed in a bicycle race event in France.
The event included three road races and one time trial.
Vishva Vasani won a silver medal in every race he entered.
Lisha Das also reached the podium in all four races, winning bronze medals.
Anshuman Dhumal won another silver medal.
Arshad Shaikh and Prashant Arkal each won bronze medals.
Altogether, the Indian team won 11 medals.
The athletes trained with the Aditya Mehta Foundation and received support from several companies.
Indian para-cyclists won 11 podium finishes at the Challenge Breton International 2026 in France.
Vishva Vasani won four silver medals in the WC3 category.
Lisha Das earned four bronze medals in the MC5/WC5 category.
Anshuman Dhumal won silver, while Arshad Shaikh and Prashant Arkal took bronze medals.
The contingent finished with five silver and six bronze medals under Aditya Mehta Foundation training.
- Who
- Indian para-cyclists trained under the Aditya Mehta Foundation, including Vishva Vasani, Lisha Das, Anshuman Dhumal, Arshad Shaikh and Prashant Arkal.
- What
- The athletes won 11 podium finishes: five silver medals and six bronze medals.
- Where
- At competitions in Landaul, Plouay and Ploërmel, France.
- When
- During the Challenge Breton International 2026.
- Why
- Their structured training and preparation under Chief Coach Aditya Mehta supported their campaign.
Key facts
- Event
- Challenge Breton International 2026
- Country
- France
- Total podium finishes
- 11
- Medal tally
- Five silver and six bronze medals
- Standout athlete
- Vishva Vasani won silver medals in all four events in the WC3 category.
- Other four-event podium finisher
- Lisha Das won bronze medals in all four events in the MC5/WC5 category.
- Training organization
- Aditya Mehta Foundation
Sources
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