India, Jan. 24 -- The Pune Grand Tour 2026 concluded on Sunday with a fitting finale, as the Pune Pride Loop delivered colour, crowds and closure to a week that has reshaped India's place on the global cycling map.

Australia's Luke Mudgway, riding for Li Ning Star, emerged as the undisputed overall champion, while his team sealed the overall team title with a dominant performance across all four stages.

Stage Four traced a 95-kilometre circuit through the heart of the city, rising 578 metres and weaving past Pune's modern arteries and historic icons, including Shaniwar Wada, before this race reached its conclusion, according to a release.

When the dust settled after 437 gruelling kilometres, Li Ning Star China stood atop the team Gener...