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Sidi Ali Unlock Sports Team: The countdown for the start of the historic Pune Grand Tour 2026, India’s first UCI 2.2 multi-stage road race, is well underway, as Pune welcomed international teams from across Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Oceania. The arrival of overseas contingents marks another milestone in the build-up to the race, scheduled from January 19 to 23 over four stages and spanning 437 km across the diverse terrain of Pune District.

With a total of 29 teams from 35 countries, the Pune Grand Tour has generated widespread international appeal in its first edition.

Reflecting the global character of the event, many international teams have arrived in Pune to begin their preparations. They include: