Pune Grand Tour 2026 to create lasting sporting legacy: CM Fadnavis

“Pune district is a confluence of history, culture, and modernity,” Fadnavis said, adding that stories of valour, tradition, and culture can be experienced every kilometre. He added that Pune is not only a cultural capital but also a leading city in technology, manufacturing, and IT sectors, and the natural beauty of the Western Ghats will give the competition a unique dimension. Expressing confidence that this competition will soon become a prestigious annual event in the global sports calendar, Fadnavis said that through this, Pune district will prominently feature on the international map in the fields of sports and tourism.

Present at the occasion were Union Minister of State for Cooperation Muralidhar Mohol, State Minister for Higher and Technical Education Chandrakant Patil, Minister of State for Social Justice Madhuri Misal, and general secretary of the Cycling Federation of India, Dato Maninder Pal Singh.

Stating that the Pune Grand Tour 2026 is the beginning of a path that will last for many centuries to come, the Chief Minister said that various complementary activities will be implemented along with the competition, giving tourists the opportunity to witness the natural beauty as well as the historical forts of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

(The author is an intern with The Indian Express)