Sourav Ganguly, Barreto join hands for Durgapur Sports Carnival

Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly, footballer Jose Barreto, Ajit Banerjee, President of the Indian Football Association (IFA), and Chandan Roy Choudhury, President of the Bengal Olympic Association, have joined hands with entertainment world stars Puja Banerjee of Tollywood and Mrs India Saini Sarkar for the Durgapur Sports Carnival 2026, which is set to be flagged off on Republic Day.

Durgapur is set to make its mark on India’s sporting calendar with the launch of the inaugural Durgapur International Marathon 2026, a marquee event under the Durgapur Sports Carnival 2026, organised by Durgapur Club Samannay. The Durgapur International Marathon 2026 — ‘Run for Unity’ — will be held on Sunday and is one of the prime highlights.

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The ambitious multi-sport festival will feature both indoor and outdoor disciplines, including badminton, basketball, kho-kho, table tennis, football and cricket, with competitions for both men and women. In a significant boost to the initiative, the Bengal Olympic Association (BOA) has extended its support to the sports carnival, reinforcing the shared vision of nurturing grassroots talent and preparing young athletes for state, national and international representation.