As we approach the 2024 Olympics in Paris in just over a week, did you know it’s the 60th anniversary of these Sikhs competing in cycling at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo?
The photo above is of the Road Cycling Time Trial event at the Tokyo games. The cyclists are Amar Singh Sokhi, Amar Singh Billing and Chetan Singh Hari (father of Sikh Cycling Club member Maninder Singh), who competed for India. Chetan Singh also attended our club’s inaugural ride in Fremont, waving us at the start of our ride.
These cyclists are an inspiration for Sikh athletes the world over. In honor of this 60th anniversary and in time for the Paris Olympic games, we’re honored to make available a t-shirt to celebrate these trailblazers!
THE DEADLINE FOR ORDERS IS JULY 23! You can order your Tokyo 1964 Trailblazers t-shirt here: https://store.sikhcyclingclub.com
We hope you’ll join us for this timely celebration of these pioneering Sikh athletes!
Sikh Cycling Club 
“At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Grewal became the first American Sikh man to win an Olympic gold medal in road cycling.”
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Yes, Alexi Grewal is the son of a Sikh man who owned a bicycle shop in Colorado. We certainly celebrate his achievements. However, at the time he didn’t identify as a Sikh. His is a very fascinating story!
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