India is set to host the UCI Road World Championships for the first time in 2032, with Pune chosen as the venue for the prestigious cycling event. The selection marks an important development for cycling in Maharashtra and across the country.

The decision was announced during the UCI Congress in Montreal after Pune presented its final bid. The selection makes Pune the first Indian city to stage the Road World Championships.

The event will bring top road cyclists from around the world to Pune and is expected to give greater international visibility to Indian cycling. It could also support the development of the sport at both competitive and grassroots levels.

The championship is also expected to encourage further development of cycling facilities and related sporting capabilities in the city. With the event scheduled for 2032, Pune and India will have several years to prepare for hosting one of cycling’s major international competitions.