Overview
Alena Reji is an Indian cyclist. She is among the competitive cyclists from India recorded in international sports databases, representing the country in cycling events.
Key facts
| Name | Alena Reji |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cycling |
| Country represented | India |
Background
Cycling in India is governed by the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), which is the national body recognised by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the Indian Olympic Association. The CFI organises national track and road championships and selects athletes for international competitions, including the Asian Cycling Championships and events organised under the UCI calendar.
Career
Alena Reji is identified in sports records as a competitive cyclist from India. She is part of a wider generation of Indian women cyclists who have featured in domestic championships and Asian-level competition during the 2010s and 2020s.
Significance
Indian women's cycling has expanded steadily in recent years, with riders drawn from states including Kerala, Manipur, Haryana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Athletes such as Reji form part of the talent pool feeding into the national programme administered by the Cycling Federation of India and supported by the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
Related topics
- Cycling Federation of India
- Cycling in India
- Asian Cycling Championships
- Sports Authority of India
- Indian Olympic Association
References
- Wikidata entry: Q50404814