Pune district administration

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced and unveiled the mascot, kit and logo of the 'Pune Grand Tour' Cycling Competition, which will serve as a qualification event for the LA 2028 Summer Olympics, allowing international participants to earn crucial race points through a multi-stage, multi-day road race scheduled from January 19 to 23 in 2026.

As a demonstration of strength behind the Pune Grand Tour, CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar led the event partners, including the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), the Ministry of Sports and Youth Welfare, Maharashtra, and the Pune District Administration, to commit to fostering a cycling revolution in Maharashtra and across India.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said, “It is a momentous occasion for all of us as we set out to bring India’s first-ever UCI 2.2 global cycling event to Pune. The Pune Grand Tour represents a defining moment for Maharashtra’s sporting vision, demonstrating our commitment to developing sports infrastructure. Pune Grand Tour hopes to act as a foundation in creating an eco-system to nurture talent and make our own national cycling heroes.”