Pune, July 20 -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday chaired a review meeting to assess the preparations for the 2026 Pune Grand Tour, an international-level cycling competition.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Pawar said the event will be a major milestone for Pune, with around 40 to 50 international athletes expected to participate.

"We are soon going to host the Grand Tour 2026 event in Pune. In preparation for that, a meeting was held today with all senior administrative and police officials of the district. This is expected to be a significant event, with around 40 to 50 international athletes participating," he said.

Pawar added that the event aims to promote both environmental awareness and tourism in...