Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari: The heritage-inspired trophy for the Pune Grand Tour 2026, India's first-ever UCI 2.2 classified road race, was unveiled here on Saturday. Rajasthan's Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, along with Jitendra Dudi (IAS), Collector, Pune District, the host city for the road race, was present on the occasion.
The dignitaries were joined by Madan Rathore, Member of Parliament, Rajasthan, Dr. Niraj K Pawan (IAS) Rajasthan Sports Secretary; Onkar Singh, Chairman, Cycling Federation of India Commissioner and Sarika Choudhary, Chairperson, Selection Committee, Rajasthan Cycling Association.
Crafted by Pune’s coppersmiths, famously known as Tambat Aali community. The Bajaj Pune Grand Tour Trophy, representing eight heritage forts and the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has generated excitement among cycling enthusiasts, sports fans, and local community, highlighting Jaipur’s role in the national sporting landscape.
