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    "excerpt": "The National Road Cycling Championship: The Cycling Federation of India (CFI) has announced selection trials for Indian men\u2019s elite riders, with an aim to field two teams, namely \u2018India A\u2019 and \u2018India B\u2019, for the forthcoming Pune Grand Tour \u2013 India\u2019s first UCI 2.2 category Road Race from January 19-23, 2026.\n",
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    "editor1": "The National Road Cycling Championship: The Cycling Federation of India (CFI) has announced selection trials for Indian men\u2019s elite riders, with an aim to field two teams, namely \u2018India A\u2019 and \u2018India B\u2019, for the forthcoming Pune Grand Tour \u2013 India\u2019s first UCI 2.2 category Road Race from January 19-23, 2026.\n<p>The National Road Cycling Championship-cum-selection trial is scheduled from December 2-6, 2025, at Sambalpur, Odisha. The shortlisted athletes will further be evaluated through a National Road Race in Pune on December 28.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The presence of two Indian teams - 'India A\u2019 and \u2018India B\u2019 - will provide a broader platform for emerging and seasoned cyclists alike to demonstrate their prowess on a national and international stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The ambitious Pune Grand Tour 2026 is India\u2019s flagship event aimed to earn Pune and India\u2019s permanent window in the Union Cycliste Internationale\u2019s (UCI) global calendar. The inaugural edition will attract elite international cyclists, promising fierce competition and world-class sporting action.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Tour will feature four stages, 437-km challenging routes that will wind through the scenic landscapes of the Pune district, making it one of the most awaited cycling competitions in the country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The ambitious Pune Grand Tour 2026 is India\u2019s flagship event aimed to earn Pune and India\u2019s permanent window in the Union Cycliste Internationale\u2019s (UCI) global calendar. The inaugural edition will attract elite international cyclists, promising fierce competition and world-class sporting action.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/live-cricket-score\">Live Cricket Score<\/a><\/h5><p>Pune Grand Tour 2026 is linked to qualification for the LA 2028 Summer Olympics, allowing international participants to garner critical race-points through a multi-stage, multi-day road race.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/h5>",
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