Yuri Leitão has been named among the six cyclists selected to represent Portugal at the upcoming World Track Cycling Championships. The Portuguese team will compete in the championships, with Leitão as a key member. Notably absent from the roster is Rui Oliveira, the Olympic champion from 2024. The selection committee opted not to include Oliveira in the final list of athletes chosen for the World Championships. This decision signifies a focus on other team members for this specific competition. Portugal hopes to achieve strong results with the chosen lineup. The team's participation highlights the country’s investment in track cycling.