Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Durgapur Sports Carnival 2026 Launched with Marathon
A big sports event called the Durgapur Sports Carnival 2026 is starting in Durgapur, India.
Famous people like Sourav Ganguly and Jose Barreto are helping with this event.
The carnival includes many sports like badminton, basketball, and cricket.
There will also be a big marathon called the Durgapur International Marathon 2026 with the theme 'Run for Unity'.
The event is organized by Durgapur Club Samannay and supported by the Bengal Olympic Association.
It aims to help young athletes grow and compete at higher levels.
The carnival will start on Republic Day, and the marathon will be held on a Sunday.
Durgapur Sports Carnival 2026 launched with the inaugural Durgapur International Marathon 2026.
Event organized by Durgapur Club Samannay and supported by the Bengal Olympic Association (BOA).
Marathon themed 'Run for Unity' to be held on a Sunday, with launch on Republic Day.
Carnival features multiple sports including badminton, basketball, kho-kho, table tennis, football, and cricket.
Famous personalities like Sourav Ganguly, Jose Barreto, and Puja Banerjee are involved in the event.
- Who
- Sourav Ganguly, Jose Barreto, Ajit Banerjee, Chandan Roy Choudhury, Puja Banerjee, Mrs India Saini Sarkar, Durgapur Club Samannay, Bengal Olympic Association (BOA)
- What
- Launch of Durgapur Sports Carnival 2026 and Durgapur International Marathon 2026
- When
- Launch on Republic Day, Marathon on Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Durgapur, India
- Why
- To make a mark on India’s sporting calendar, nurture grassroots talent, and prepare young athletes for state, national, and international representation
- Event Name
- Durgapur Sports Carnival 2026
- Marathon Name
- Durgapur International Marathon 2026
- Marathon Theme
- Run for Unity
- Organizer
- Durgapur Club Samannay
- Supporting Organizations
- Bengal Olympic Association (BOA)
- Launch Date
- Republic Day
- Marathon Date
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Sports Included
- Badminton, basketball, kho-kho, table tennis, football, cricket