The Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) confirmed the Philippines' hosting of the 2026 ACC Track Championships at the brand-new Tagaytay City Velodrome from 25 to 31 March.

ACC president Dato’ Amarjit Singh Gill made the confirmation as the continental body recently released its first official newsletter.

“It’s an honor and a privilege, but it’s equally a challenge,” said Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino, also head of the national cycling federation, the Integrated Cycling Federation of the Philippines.

“The tough task is up ahead because it’s been a while since we hosted a championship of such magnitude,” said Tolentino, adding that the last time the country hosted an ACC championships was in 1995 — both road and track — at the now demolished Amoranto Velodrome in Quezon City and Subic in Zambales.

“The ACC has provided details for the hosting where we expect to welcome some 300 track cyclists — including our very own national team — from no less than 30 Asian countries,” Tolentino said.

The Tagaytay City Velodrome sits majestically along Crisanto de los Santos Avenue at the Tagaytay City Atrium and lies adjacent to a similarly International Cycling Union (UCI)-standard and roofed BMX racing track — the only covered BMX track in Asia — that hosted the 30th Southeast Asian Games in 2019 and the Asian championships in 2023.