Indonesian mountain biker Sayu Bella Sukma Dewi is aiming for success at the 2026 Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after opening 2026 by winning a gold medal at the Thailand Mountain Bike Cup Cross-Country Olympic (XCO) in Thailand on January 14, 2026.
The Balinese athlete, who won gold in the 2023 SEA Games XCO, dominated the Women's Elite class with a fastest finish of 1 hour 6 minutes 49.706 seconds, beating Japanese racer Yui Ishida with a time of 1 hour 10 minutes 08.813 seconds.
"My hope for 2026 is to become a calmer and more patient person so I can perform at my best in every race and prepare for the Asian Games, and even the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics," Sayu said in a written statement received.
