Mandaviya unveils logo of Cycling League of India, the world's first franchise-based road cycling league
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled the logo of the Cycling League of India, described as the world's first franchise-based road cycling league, on 5 March 2026.
Summary
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled the logo of the Cycling League of India on 5 March 2026, describing it as the world's first franchise-based professional road cycling league. The league will have eight city- or region-based franchises with ten cyclists each. Mandaviya said it builds on events such as the Pune Grand Tour and the weekly Sundays on Cycle, and would help establish cycling as a sport in India.
Key facts
- Date
- 5 March 2026
- League
- Cycling League of India
- Claim
- World's first franchise-based road cycling league
- Format
- 8 franchises × 10 cyclists
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The Cycling League of India, whose logo was unveiled on 5 March 2026, will have how many franchises?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Eight
The league will have eight city- or region-based franchises, each with ten cyclists.