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India to Host First Cycling World Championships in 2032
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CNBC TV18•24-09-2026, 08:36
India to Host First Cycling World Championships in 2032
- •India will host its first-ever Cycling Road World Championships in 2032, with Pune selected as the host city.
- •Pune, a city near Mumbai, won the bid against the Dutch city of Groningen during the International Cycling Union (UCI) congress in Montreal.
- •UCI President David Lappartient praised both bids, noting Groningen will host the 2034 edition.
- •This marks a significant step for India, which is also preparing for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad and aims to host the 2036 Olympics.
- •The event's expansion beyond Europe has seen North America (1974), Japan (1990), Doha (2016), Abu Dhabi (2028), and Rwanda (last year) host previously.
Key Questions Answered
Pune has been selected to host the 2032 Cycling Road World Championships after winning a vote against Groningen at the International Cycling Union congress in Montreal.
The Dutch city of Groningen was awarded the 2034 edition of the Cycling Road World Championships following the vote at the UCI congress.
India is currently preparing to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad and has ambitions to host the 2036 Olympic Games.
