# Mexican cycling team at UCI World Championships

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-cycling-team-at-uci-world-championships
> Updated: 2026-10-14T22:30:41.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

A nine-member Mexican cycling delegation traveled to the Chongming Velodrome in Shanghai, China, to compete in the 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Championships. The team is led by Yareli Acevedo, the 2025 points race world champion, who is seeking to defend her title.

As competition commenced, Pan-American medalist Daniela Gaxiola placed 30th in the women’s individual sprint qualifying round, while Acevedo finished 18th in the women’s elimination race. In the men’s category, Fernando Nava participated in the scratch race but did not complete the course. Scheduled upcoming events for the delegation include competitions in the men’s individual time trial, individual pursuit, and points race, as well as the women’s omnium.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Mexico begins 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Shanghai

Mexico's national team has started competing at the 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Shanghai, China, with athletes participating in sprint, elimination, and scratch races.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-begins-2026-uci-track-cycling-world-championships-in-shanghai

### 2026-10-11: Mexican cycling team competes at UCI World Championships in China

Mexican cyclist Yareli Acevedo leads a nine-member national team at the 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Chongming, China, where she aims to defend her points race title.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexican-cycling-team-competes-at-uci-world-championships-in-china

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