India’s premier cyclist Esow Alban narrowly escaped serious harm after being struck from behind by two motorcyclists during a training session near the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex on Wednesday. The incident occurred while the 24-year-old was on a routine road ride, when two bikers, reportedly speeding at over 100 km/h, collided with him from the rear.

Esow, who hails from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, currently trains and resides at the SAI Cycling Academy, home to a state-of-the-art velodrome that holds official recognition from the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the world governing body for cycling.