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Pune selected to host the 2032 UCI Road World Championships
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 02:48 AM
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The Union Cycliste Internationale announced that Pune will host the 2032 Road World Championships, marking the first time the event will be held in India.
Pune has been awarded the right to stage the 2032 UCI Road World Championships, the governing body for cycling confirmed in a statement released today. The decision places the Indian city at the centre of the sport’s most prestigious one‑day road race, a first for the country.
The championship will bring together the world’s elite cyclists to compete on a course designed around Pune’s varied terrain, though exact dates and route details are yet to be finalised. Organisers expect the event to attract athletes from more than 80 nations, along with a global audience.
Local officials said the city will upgrade existing roads and develop temporary racing infrastructure to meet UCI standards. The bid is also seen as a catalyst for promoting cycling as a sport and a sustainable mode of transport across Maharashtra.
Economists anticipate a boost to tourism, hospitality and related sectors, as thousands of visitors are expected to converge on Pune during the competition. The event is poised to raise India’s profile on the international sporting calendar.
The UCI’s selection underscores its strategy to expand cycling’s reach into emerging markets, with Pune’s successful bid reflecting the city’s growing capability to host large‑scale international events.
The championship will bring together the world’s elite cyclists to compete on a course designed around Pune’s varied terrain, though exact dates and route details are yet to be finalised. Organisers expect the event to attract athletes from more than 80 nations, along with a global audience.
Local officials said the city will upgrade existing roads and develop temporary racing infrastructure to meet UCI standards. The bid is also seen as a catalyst for promoting cycling as a sport and a sustainable mode of transport across Maharashtra.
Economists anticipate a boost to tourism, hospitality and related sectors, as thousands of visitors are expected to converge on Pune during the competition. The event is poised to raise India’s profile on the international sporting calendar.
The UCI’s selection underscores its strategy to expand cycling’s reach into emerging markets, with Pune’s successful bid reflecting the city’s growing capability to host large‑scale international events.