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Events like Pune GT 2026 can skyrocket cycling's popularity in India: Surya Ramesh Thathu

Events like Pune GT 2026 can skyrocket cycling's popularity in India: Surya Ramesh Thathu
Cyclist Surya Ramesh Thathu

By Rohit Mitra
Patiala, Jan 17 (UNI) One of India's most prominent cyclists, Surya Ramesh Thathu, believes that hosting more international-level cycling events, like the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour, can significantly boost the popularity of the sport in the country.
Currently preparing for the upcoming Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 in Patiala, Surya stressed the need for India to host two to three high-quality races of a similar standard every year to help cycling gain wider acceptance.

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