Esow Alben Explained

Esow Alben is an Indian track cyclist.^[1] He is the first Indian to win a medal at the Junior Track World Championships where he won a silver.^[2] In the same year he won 3 gold in at the Junior Asian Track championships.^[3]

Personal life

Alben's parents hail from Kinyuka village, Car Nicobar.^{[4] [5]} He completed his schooling from Government Model School in Port Blair. His father, Alban Didus, who is employed with the police fire services was a cyclist and participated in the Police Games, while his mother, Lelly Alban, was a national level kabbadi player and participated at the national championships in 1984 held at Chandigarh.^[2]

Career

In 2019, Esow won 3 gold at the Junior Asian Track Championships. The same year, he won the gold medal at the Junior Track World Championships. He also won a silver and bronze medal at the tournament.^[6]

See also

• Cycling in India

External links

• Esow – India’s Junior Cyclist with a vision – Cycling Federation of India

Notes and References

1. Web site: Barua . Suhrid . Esow Alben - The one who gave a new identity to Indian cycling . The Bridge . 8 Jan 2020 . 5 Mar 2023.
2. Web site: 17-year-old Esow Alben creates history by winning India's first cycling World Cup medal . India Today . 19 August 2018 . 7 March 2019.
3. Web site: Sharma . Nitin . From Andamans, 17-year-old Esow Alben cycles to world number two . The Indian Express . 18 Aug 2018 . 5 Mar 2023.
4. Web site: Asian Continental Junior Track Cycling Championship Scintillating performance by Isles cyclist Esow; bags 3 Gold for India . The Daily Telegrams . 20 February 2018 .
5. Web site: Esow Alben-led India bag historic cycling gold . Hindustan Times . 15 August 2019 . 5 Mar 2023.
6. Web site: Scripting a new chapter in India's history: All you need to know about cycling prodigy Esow Alben . Scroll.in . 20 August 2019 . 5 Mar 2023.