| Velodrom Rakyat (Malay) | |
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| Location | Ipoh, Malaysia |
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| Coordinates | 4°36′33″N 101°06′03″E / 4.609136°N 101.100805°E |
| Field size | 250 m (270 yd) track |
The Velodrome Rakyat is a velodrome in Ipoh, Malaysia.[1] It was inaugurated on July 21, 1989.[2]
Tan Sri Dato' Seri Darshan Singh Gill, President of the Perak Cycling Association, identified the need for a velodrome in the country. Previously, the National Cycling Federation used to send track cyclists to neighbouring countries at a very high cost. With the approval of Sultan Azlan Shah of Perak, Darshan led a nationwide public donation drive and collected RM 3.25 million for the project.[citation needed]
Velodrome Rakyat is a 250-metre timber track, and has hosted many national and international events, including the World Cycling Championships B in 1997, the Track World Cup in 2000 and 2001, and the cycling events of the 1989 Southeast Asian Games.[citation needed]
In 2018, extensive renovation work was carried out on the velodrome.[3] In August 2018, it was certified by the UCI for international competitions.[4] In November 2024 through a press conference, the incumbent Minister of Youth and Sports, Hannah Yeoh mentioned on the need to visit the velodrome and potentially make funds available to upgrade the facility.[5]
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