Nilai: The Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) has received a RM825,000 Sports Matching Grant (GPS) to support the organisation of the final round of the 2026 Track Cycling World Cup. MNCF president Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill announced that the grant will be used for the event, scheduled to be held at the National Velodrome Malaysia in Nilai from April 24 to 26, showcasing the government's support for cycling development.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Amarjit expressed gratitude towards the Malaysian government, particularly the Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS), stating that the RM825,000 GPS funding will alleviate MNCF's financial burden. He also thanked Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari and KBS secretary-general Datuk Rahimi Ismail for their backing.

Amarjit, who also serves as president of the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC), emphasized the importance of the additional allocation, highlighting the government's commitment to hosting a world-class event in Malaysia. The event has already seen participation confirmation from 46 countries, marking it as the most subscribed edition.

Furthermore, Amarjit, who is a vice-president of the UCI, noted that top riders such as five-time Olympic champion Harrie Lavreysen from the Netherlands, along with Nicholas Paul from Trinidad and Tobago, Sebastien Vigier from France, Luca Spiegel from Germany, and Danial Staniszewski from Poland, have confirmed their participation in the event.