Luke Mudgway wins inaugural Bajaj Pune Grand Tour cycling race
New Zealand's Luke Mudgway of Li Ning Star (China) won the inaugural Bajaj Pune Grand Tour, which ended on 23 January 2026 after four stages over 437 km.
Summary
The inaugural Bajaj Pune Grand Tour, an international road cycling race, concluded in Pune on 23 January 2026 after four stages covering 437 km. Luke Mudgway of New Zealand, riding for Li Ning Star (China), won the overall title (yellow jersey) in 9:33:04, holding the lead from the opening stage, and also took the green (points) jersey. Li Ning Star topped the team classification. Union MoS for Sports Raksha Khadse attended the closing ceremony.
Key facts
- Race
- Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 (inaugural)
- Distance
- 437 km over four stages
- Overall winner
- Luke Mudgway (New Zealand), Li Ning Star
- Winning time
- 9:33:04
- Other jersey
- Green (points) jersey also to Mudgway
- Team classification
- Li Ning Star (China)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Who won the overall title (yellow jersey) at the inaugural Bajaj Pune Grand Tour in January 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Luke Mudgway
The Hindu and Khel Now: Luke Mudgway of New Zealand (Li Ning Star) won the overall title in 9:33:04; Bettles and Lauryssen were second and third, and Shnyrko won the final stage.
The Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026, held in Maharashtra, is an international event in which sport?
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Correct answer: B — Road cycling
PIB (Sports): the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour is India's premier international cycling event, run over a 437 km route.