Pune awarded hosting rights for UCI Road World Championships 2032
Pune will host the UCI Road World Championships 2032, bringing cycling's global showcase to India for the first time.
The historic bid was a joint effort by the Government of Maharashtra and the Cycling Federation of India with the support of the Government of India, built around a shared vision to establish Pune as a global cycling destination.
The decision was announced at the UCI Congress in Montreal, Canada, following Pune's final candidature presentation to the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI).
A senior delegation from the Government of Maharashtra was present in Montreal to champion Pune's candidature.
Maninder Pal Singh, secretary general, Cycling Federation of India; and Onkar Singh former secretary general, Asian Cycling Confederation were also present.
The candidature process culminated in a two-way race between Pune and Groningen/Drenthe, Netherlands, after Colombia and Mexico were eliminated.
Pune's bid gained momentum following a three-member UCI inspection team's
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