From Heritage to High Performance: Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 Trophy Makes Its Hyderabad Stop
Hyderabad: India’s growing cycling ambition found its next milestone in Hyderabad today as the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour Trophy arrived in the city, marking Hyderabad as the fifth stop on the nationwide Trophy Tour. The Trophy unveiling added fresh momentum to the build-up towards India’s first-ever UCI 2.2 classified international road cycling race, bringing the excitement of global cycling closer to home.
The heritage-inspired Trophy was unveiled in the presence of senior leaders from government and sport. The occasion was graced by Shri Vakiti Srihari, Hon’ble Minister for Sports and Youth Services, Government of Telangana; Advisor to Govt (Sports Affairs) and President, Telangana Olympic Association.
They were joined by Shri K. Shiva Sena Reddy, Chairman, Sports Authority of Telangana; Shri M. Ramesh, IPS, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sports; Smt. A. Sonibala Devi, IFS, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Sports Authority of Telangana; Shri Pinaki Bysack, Race Technical Director, Bajaj Pune Grand Tour; and Shri P. Malla Reddy, General Secretary, Telangana Olympic Association and Senior Vice President, Cycling Federation of India.
Organised by the Pune District Administration with the support of the Government of Maharashtra, the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 is India’s premier international cycling event and the country’s first UCI recognised Continental Road Race for men. The race will see elite cyclists from around the world compete on Indian roads, firmly placing India on the global professional cycling calendar.
Hyderabad’s inclusion in the Trophy Tour reflects the city’s strong sporting foundation and its growing focus on endurance sports, athlete development and structured competition. The city has steadily emerged as an important centre for organised sport, making it a natural stop in the national build-up to the Tour.
Crafted by Pune’s renowned Tambat Aali coppersmith community, the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour Trophy draws from Maharashtra’s rich cultural legacy, symbolising eight historic forts and the enduring spirit of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. More than a prize, the Trophy represents resilience, tradition and the pursuit of excellence that defines the Grand Tour.
