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Hyderabad to get India’s first Olympic-standard BMX Supercross track

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Siddharth Kumar Singh
Hyderabad to get India’s first Olympic-standard BMX Supercross track
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Hyderabad is set to host India's first Olympic-standard BMX Supercross track in Medchal, following approval from the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation. The project, costing approximately ₹6 crore, will include professional-grade ramps and facilities to support competitive cycling.

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This facility represents a major investment in sports infrastructure, potentially elevating India's standing in international cycling competitions.

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Hyderabad is set to get India’s first UCI Olympic-standard BMX Supercross track, with the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) approving a proposal for the facility near the Medchal checkpost. The proposed track will feature 5-metre and 8-metre dual-hill ramps, catering to different levels of competition. A BMX Supercross track is a professional-grade cycling circuit.

The facility will be developed on more than three acres of stadium land in Medchal Circle under the Quthbullapur zone, with the execution cost estimated at approximately ₹6 crore.

The track will have a length of 370 to 400 metres and will be accompanied by an all-weather warm-up pump track. The facility will also include integrated spectator stands, an administrative and office block, equipment stores, washrooms, a watchman cabin, floodlighting and a dedicated parking area, according to the CMC.

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