MS Dhoni Appointed Goodwill Ambassador for Pune Grand Tour 2026:
India is set to make a historic entry into global professional cycling with the Pune Grand Tour 2026. Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni has been appointed as its Goodwill Ambassador. The five-day international road cycling race will be held in Pune from January 19 to 23, 2026, marking a milestone for Indian sports beyond cricket.The Pune Grand Tour 2026 will be India’s first-ever Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) 2.2 category Continental Road Cycling Race for men.The event places India on the official global cycling calendar of the Union Cycliste Internationale. Conducted over five stages, the race will cover a total distance of 437 kilometres, testing endurance, strategy, and technical skill at an international level.
