Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) regrets to announce the conclusion of the YSD Track and BMX 2026 Series due to unresolved issues. Consequently, all remaining competitions scheduled under the YSD Track and BMX Series 2026 calendar will not proceed. 

YSD emphasises that this decision is in no way related to the performance or potential of the participating athletes. YSD acknowledges the time, effort, and preparations invested by the athletes, coaches, clubs, parents, officials and organisers, and recognises the disappointment this may cause to the wider cycling community. 

YSD Chairman, Tunku Tan Sri Imran Tuanku Jaafar, said that the conclusion of the Series does not diminish the achievements of its athletes, nor the significant contribution the programme has made to the development of cycling in Malaysia. 

“We know how much this Series means to the young athletes, their families, coaches and the cycling community that has supported it over the years. While we are deeply saddened that the Series cannot continue, we are immensely proud of what it has provided to thousands of young riders - a platform to compete, develop their skills, build confidence, and pursue their aspirations in the sport.”  

Since its inception in January 2023 in partnership with the Foundation for Malaysian Sporting Excellence (SportExcel), the Series has benefited from RM3.3 million funding commitment from YSD and has supported more than 4,800 junior riders through 49 track cycling races and eight BMX competitions.

For some riders, the Series served as a stepping stone to the highest levels of competition. Among them is Nurul Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri, who progressed through the Series before earning qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at just 20 years old. 

The Series has also helped nurture emerging talents such as Irshad Farhan, 16, who progressed from a small cycling club in northern Johor to the international stage. In 2026, he was selected to represent Malaysia at the Asian Track Championships in Tagaytay, Philippines, and is expected to don the national colours again at the UCI Junior Track World Championships in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium, from 19 to 23 August 2026. 
 
The conclusion of the Series marks the close of a meaningful chapter in YSD's more than 15-year journey of nurturing cycling talent and supporting the growth of the sport in Malaysia. YSD’s involvement began at the elite level, supporting Malaysian track cyclists across 3 Olympic cycles through the Road to London 2012, Road to Rio 2016 and Road to Tokyo 2020 programmes, with a total investment of RM7.45 million. 

This support helped shape the careers of Malaysian cycling icons, including Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang, Fatehah Mustapa and Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom. Having contributed to the success of athletes on the world stage, YSD later turned its attention to creating stronger opportunities and pathways for the young riders aspiring to follow in their footsteps. 

YSD extends its sincere appreciation to every athlete who competed, every parent and coach who supported their journey, and every club, official, organiser, partner and volunteer who helped bring the YSD Track and BMX Series to life.  

YSD also extends its heartfelt gratitude to John Beasley for his vision, dedication and steadfast commitment to nurturing young cycling talent and supporting the success of the Series over the years.