Overview
- Sixteen-year-old Lisha Das finished sixth in the women’s C4-C5 4,000m individual pursuit qualification, clocking 6:58.000 and averaging 34.45 km/h.
- The result, recorded on Thursday, meant she did not reach the medal races and ended India’s representation in para-track cycling at CWG 2026.
- Top qualifiers Tara Neyland (4:45.796) and Morgan Newberry (5:06.470) advanced to the gold final while Nicole Murray and Erin Normoyle moved to the bronze contest, highlighting a significant time gap.
- Das competes in the C5 class because of a right-hand deformity, and she had publicly requested a three-member personal support team before the Games that coverage says was not initially provided.
- The outcome underlines limited Indian depth in para-track cycling and raises questions about preparation and support for young para-athletes as India plans future development.