Expressions of Interest Open for Para Track World Championships
The 2026 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships will take place in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, from 29th of October to the 1st of November.
As the programme continues to build towards the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games, the Track World Championships provide an important opportunity to measure progress against the strongest international competition and continue building momentum within the current Paralympic cycle.
Expressions of Interest for selection to represent Ireland at the 2026 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships are open from today, Friday 7th of August, and close at midnight on Sunday 23rd of August. Selections will be confirmed following the close of the application period in accordance with the published selection policy. Due to the nature of the timelines involved, selection will be made on a quota dependent basis, with all selections subject to the final quota allocation which is due to be released in September. There are more details on this within the expression of interest form.
Commenting on the event national para-cycling coach Jamie Blanchfield said:“We’re looking forward to another opportunity to compete against the best in the world at the Track World Championships. Apeldoorn will be an important marker for the programme as we continue to build through the Los Angeles 2028 cycle, and we’re excited to see our athletes test themselves at the highest level while continuing to build on the progress made this season.”
EOI Link: Expression of Interest - 2026 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships – Fill in form
If any candidate athletes need help completing the form, please contact Jamie or Marcin in the first instance.