Pune, Jan. 23 -- The Pune Grand Tour, India's premier international cycling spectacle, concluded today with a high-energy closing and award ceremony, showcasing world-class athleticism, endurance, and fierce competition.

The event reinforced Pune and India as powerhouses on the global sporting stage while energising citizens to embrace fitness and active lifestyles under the Fit India mission, according to a release.

The closing ceremony at Balgandharva Rangmandir, J.M. Road, Pune, was attended by Raksha Khadse, Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports; Chandrakant Patil, Minister for Higher and Technical Education, Maharashtra; Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director, Bajaj Auto; Atul Chordia, Chairman, Panchshil Realty; Medha Kulkarni, Mem...