MS Dhoni announced as ambassador for Pune Grand Tour 2026

Former Indian cricket team captain and multiple World Cup winner, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been revealed as the Goodwill Ambassador of the Pune Grand Tour 2026, which is India’s first-ever international multi-stage professional road cycling race. By bringing Dhoni on board, the event aims to gain global visibility through Dhoni’s image and he will also promote cycling as a competitive sport, particularly among youngsters.

The Pune Grand Tour 2026 will take place between January 19, 2026 and January 23, 2026 in Pune, India. It will be India’s first UCI 2.2 category, five-day Continental Road Cycling Race for  men. The riders will compete across 437 kms that covers the Deccan Plateau and the Sahyadri Range, featuring sharp bends, varied terrain and demanding elevations. There will be 171 riders taking part from 35 countries across the globe. 

MS Dhoni, commented,

“I’m happy to be associated with Pune Grand Tour in promoting the sport. With the emergence of the Pune Grand Tour, India is pedalling into a new chapter in cycling as a professional sport. I wish the organisers, the Pune District Administrators, great success with the initiative, and all the riders the very best. A special mention to the Indian National Team, this is their moment to shine in front of home fans and bring glory to the nation.”