The Velodrome Rakyat is a
velodrome
A velodrome is an arena for track cycling. Modern velodromes feature steeply banked oval tracks, consisting of two 180-degree circular bends connected by two straights. The straights transition to the circular turn through a moderate easement ...
in
Ipoh,
Malaysia
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, and was the first velodrome to be built in that country.
Tan Sri Dato' Seri Darshan Singh Gill, President of the
Perak Cycling Association, identified the need for a velodrome in the country. Previously, the National Cycling Federation used to send track cyclists to neighbouring countries at a very high cost. With the approval of
Sultan Azlan Shah of Perak, Darshan led a nationwide public donation drive and collected
RM 3.25 million for the project.
Velodrome Rakyat is a 250-metre timber track, and has hosted many national and international events, including the
World Cycling Championships
The UCI world championships are annual competitions promoted by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) to determine world champion cyclists. They are held in several different styles of racing, in a different country each year. Championship winne ...
B in 1997, the
Track World Cup in 2000 and 2001, and the cycling events of the
1989 Southeast Asian Games.
See also
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Sport in Malaysia
Sports in Malaysia are an important part of Malaysian culture. Sports in Malaysia are popular from both the participation and spectating aspect. Malaysians from different walks of life join in a wide variety of sports for recreation as well as fo ...
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Nilai Velodrome
External links
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Velodromes in Malaysia
Cycle racing in Malaysia
Buildings and structures in Ipoh
Sports venues in Perak
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