{
  "id": 9523464,
  "title": "India Wins The Bid To Host UCI Road World Championship 2032 In Pune",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/india-wins-the-bid-to-host-uci-road-world-championship-2032-in-pune",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T08:05:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/press-release/india-wins-the-bid-to-host-uci-road-world-championship-2032-in-pune"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pune has secured the bid to host the UCI Road World Championships in 2032, marking a historic moment for India and Maharashtra. This achievement is the result of a joint effort between the Government of Maharashtra, the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), and the Government of India. The announcement was made at the UCI Congress in Montreal, Canada, during the final candidature presentation. The event will bring together the world’s top cyclists and generate considerable global attention.\n\nThe UCI Road World Championships are known for their prestige, featuring top riders from around the world. The past editions of the event have been held in countries such as Australia, Scotland, Switzerland, Rwanda, and Canada. With the win in Pune, India will join this distinguished list of host nations.\n\nThe decision to host the World Championships in Pune reflects India's growing ambitions in sports. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set an ambitious goal for India to host the 2036 Olympic Games. The National Sports Policy 2025 outlines a roadmap to establish India as a global sporting powerhouse, focusing on infrastructure development and talent nurturing.\n\nThe success of Pune's bid is attributed to its strong cycling base, expanding grassroots movement, and experience in hosting major cycling events. The 2026 Pune Grand Tour, a recent race, showcased the city's ability to manage a major cycling event effectively, involving coordination with 25+ government departments and 437 km of race-ready roads.\n\nDavid Lappartient, President of the Union Cycliste Internationale, expressed confidence in India's cycling future, highlighting the country's commitment and enthusiasm. The District Collector of Pune, Jitendra Dudi, emphasized that hosting the World Championships is about more than just a cycling race; it is a platform for mass participation, tourism, economic growth, and regional branding.\n\nManinder Pal Singh, Secretary General of the Cycling Federation of India, sees this opportunity as a way to move Indian cycling from participation to performance. The five years leading up to 2032 will focus on building pathways for athletes, coaches, and technical officials, bringing international expertise to India and increasing rider exposure to top-level competition.",
  "summary": "National, 24th September 2026: Pune has won the bid to host the UCI Road World Championships 2032 , bringing cycling’s global showcase to India for the first time and marking a landmark moment for Maharashtra and the country’s sporting ambitions. The historic bid was a joint effort by the Government of Maharashtra and the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), with the support of the Government of…",
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