Day 1 of the 2026 UCI Track World Cup in Hong Kong, China, saw Trinidad and Tobago’s Elite Cycling team deliver creditable performances, but ultimately fall short of the medal positions.
The UCI Track World Cup is one of the most significant events on the UCI calendar. Alongside the World Championships and the Olympic Games, it offers cyclists the opportunity to earn substantial world ranking points.
Endurance specialist Akil Campbell competed in a strong field in the Men’s Elimination race, where he finished 19th. The event was won by Matteo Fiorin of Italy. Campbell’s sister, Teniel, could only manage a 22nd place finish in the Women’s Elimination, won by Norway’s Anita Stenberg.
T&T was in the hunt for a place on the podium in the Men’s Team Sprint, but the combination of Nicholas Paul, Njisane Phillip and Zion Pulido eventually finished 6th. The race was won by Great Britain.
On Day 2, Paul and Phillip are expected to feature in the Men’s Keirin, while Phoebe Sandy and Makaira Wallace will compete in the Women’s Sprint. Akil Campbell will line up in the Men’s Omnium.