India, Oct. 2 -- David Beckham Elkatohchoongo kept his Asian Games 2026 medal hopes alive after finishing third in the men's keirin repechage and securing his place in the semifinals on Friday. The Indian track cyclist now faces another crucial race, with a place in the final and a shot at an Asian Games medal on the line.

Elkatohchoongo had to come through the repechage after failing to progress directly from the opening round. He responded when it mattered, finishing third in Heat 2 with a time of 10.497s, to earn one of the qualification spots for the semifinal.

Asian Games 2026 | Cycling Track

Men's Keirin - Repechages

David Beckham Elkatohchoongo (Khelo India Athlete) finished 3rd in Heat 2 with a time of 10.497s, securing his pl...