Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Two Asian Cyclists Shine at Pune Grand Tour
In a cycling event in Pune, India, two Asian cyclists, Jambalhamts Sainbayar from Mongolia and Manav Sarda from India, are making a big impact.
Sainbayar is the first Mongolian to become a professional cyclist and has been doing really well, finishing in the top positions every day.
He started cycling when he was very young and has been racing for 11 years.
Sarda, from Bikaner, India, is also doing well and is proud to represent his city and country.
He started cycling to stay fit and has overcome many challenges to pursue his dream.
Both cyclists are breaking stereotypes and inspiring others in their communities to take up sports.
Jambalhamts Sainbayar from Mongolia is the first professional cyclist from his country and has been finishing in the top positions at the Pune Grand Tour.
Manav Sarda from Bikaner, India, is making a name for himself in cycling, despite coming from a business-focused community.
Sainbayar has been cycling since he was 3 years old and turned professional at 15, now racing for a top Spanish team.
Sarda started cycling to lose weight and has overcome societal pressures to pursue his passion for the sport.
Both cyclists are breaking stereotypes and inspiring others in their communities to take up sports.
- Who
- Jambalhamts Sainbayar (Mongolia) and Manav Sarda (India)
- What
- Asian cyclists performing well at the Pune Grand Tour
- When
- During the UCI 2.2 event in Pune
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To showcase their cycling skills and represent their countries
- Event
- UCI 2.2 Pune Grand Tour
- Mongolian Cyclist
- Jambalhamts Sainbayar
- Indian Cyclist
- Manav Sarda
- Sainbayar's Team
- Burgos BH (Spain)
- Sarda's Team
- India's Developing Squad
- Sainbayar's Age
- 29
- Sarda's Background
- Bania community from Bikaner
- Sainbayar's Sports Background
- First Mongolian professional cyclist