Author: Deshwale Sports Desk

Marriott Bonvoy has entered into a major global partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC), becoming the Official Accommodation Partner for ICC events through to 2029. The multi-year agreement brings together the worlds of cricket and travel, offering fans and members new ways to experience the sport across continents. Under this partnership, Marriott Bonvoy’s 260 million members will gain access to exclusive travel and hospitality experiences linked to some of the biggest cricket tournaments in the world. The collaboration also allows the ICC to leverage Marriott International’s wide global presence to enhance fan experiences beyond the stadium. The partnership covers…

The Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 is set to once again underline that long-distance running is as much about planning and perseverance as it is about speed. This year’s edition will feature a carefully selected team of 32 pacers, whose role goes far beyond keeping time. They will act as motivators, guides, and anchors for thousands of runners chasing personal milestones on Mumbai’s iconic streets. What stands out prominently this year is the strong representation of women. Of the 32 pacers, 18 are women, reflecting a growing shift in endurance sports where leadership and consistency are increasingly driven by female athletes.…

भारतीय खेलों के क्षेत्र में सुरेश कलमाड़ी का नाम एक महत्वपूर्ण अध्याय के रूप में याद किया जाएगा। 6 जनवरी 2026 को पुणे में उनका निधन हो गया। उनके जीवन और करियर ने भारतीय खेलों को नई ऊँचाइयाँ दीं और खेल प्रशासन में कई महत्वपूर्ण योगदान दिए। उनका जीवन यह दिखाता है कि अनुशासन, नेतृत्व और समर्पण किसी भी क्षेत्र में स्थायी छाप छोड़ सकते हैं। सुरेश कलमाड़ी का जन्म 1944 में मद्रास में हुआ। उन्होंने पुणे के फर्ग्यूसन कॉलेज से शिक्षा पूरी की और इसके बाद भारतीय वायुसेना में शामिल हुए। 1964 से 1974 तक उन्होंने पायलट और प्रशिक्षक…

Netflix is set to redefine how football fans engage with the world’s biggest sporting event by announcing an official FIFA World Cup video game, scheduled for release in summer 2026. The launch is strategically aligned with the FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and marks Netflix’s most ambitious step yet into interactive sports entertainment. Unlike traditional football video games that rely on gaming consoles and separate purchases, this World Cup-themed title will be available exclusively through Netflix Games at no additional cost for subscribers. The game is being designed primarily for mobile…

सोचिए, आप राष्ट्रीय प्रतियोगिता जीतकर लौट रहे हैं, पर ट्रेन में आपकी सीट तय नहीं है और ठंड में आपको शौचालय के पास बैठना पड़ रहा है। यही हाल ओडिशा के छात्र पहलवानों के साथ हुआ, जिन्होंने हाल ही में अपने राज्य का नाम रोशन करने के बाद घर वापसी के दौरान असुविधाजनक और अपमानजनक यात्रा का सामना किया। मीडिया रिपोर्ट्स के अनुसार, यह घटना ओडिशा स्कूल एवं जनशिक्षा विभाग की अपर्याप्त योजना का परिणाम थी। खिलाड़ी बिना पक्के टिकट यात्रा करने के लिए मजबूर हुए, और उन्हें ट्रेन के असुरक्षित और अस्वच्छ स्थानों पर बैठना पड़ा, जिससे ठंड और…

The player auction for the IPL 2026 auction is set to showcase a broad mix of established names and emerging talent, with organisers confirming a final shortlist of 350 cricketers ahead of the event in Abu Dhabi later this month. According to an official media advisory released on Monday, the TATA Indian Premier League has completed the shortlisting process for the upcoming auction, scheduled to take place on 16 December in Abu Dhabi. The auction will begin at 1:00 PM UAE time (2:30 PM IST), with franchises preparing to fill key gaps in their squads ahead of the 2026 season.…

Virat Kohli’s latest rise in the Virat Kohli ICC ODI rankings has sparked fresh excitement across the cricketing world, as the former India captain surged to No. 2 after a blistering one-day series against South Africa. And guess what, he is now just eight rating points shy of Rohit Sharma, a scenario that, to be honest, many fans didn’t expect to see again this late in Kohli’s career. It has been quite the turnaround. At one point, between 2021 and 2023, people wondered why Kohli was not scoring like he used to. But then something shifted. Little by little, the…

India’s Women’s Cricket Team created history on 2 November 2025 by winning the ICC Women’s World Cup for the first time in the tournament’s 50-year history. To honour this landmark achievement, Youva, the youth brand from Navneet Education Limited, has launched a special limited-edition series titled ‘Women’s World Cup Long Books’ (A4, 172 pages). The collection has been designed as a tribute to the team’s grit, discipline and the nation-wide celebration that followed their victory. According to the brand, the series goes beyond being just another set of notebooks. The covers feature powerful visuals inspired by the team’s journey and…

The Grand Final of the 10th Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup concluded successfully at the Antalya Gloria Golf Resort from 17–21 November. Organized by Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, the tournament is acclaimed as the world’s largest and most extensive corporate amateur golf event, attracting top amateur golfers from around the globe. Since its inception in 2013, the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup has held over 750 tournaments across 85 countries and 130 destinations, with more than 60,000 amateur golfers taking part. This year, over 10,000 golfers competed in 122 events across 83 countries,…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his warm congratulations to India’s boxers following their extraordinary display at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025. The national squad achieved a historic haul of 20 medals, including 9 gold medals, marking an unprecedented landmark for Indian boxing. In his message posted on X, the Prime Minister said: “Our phenomenal athletes delivered an extraordinary, record-breaking performance at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025! They brought home an unprecedented 20 medals including 9 Golds. This is due to the resolve and determination of our boxers. Congratulations to them. Best wishes for the endeavours ahead.” The…