Pune Sports include various kinds of games and recreational activities. Cricket is considered to be one of the main sports activities of Pune. Other than this, football, hockey, tennis and badminton are also popular among the people of Pune. Added to this, these people also enjoy playing kabaddi and kho-kho.
Pune Sports Activities
While talking about Pune Sports, the International Marathon is worth a mention. Each year this city of Maharashtra organizes a marathon. To take part in this interesting game, renowned athletes from across the globe come to Pune. Even from Russia, America, Ethiopia and Kenya, sports people come to participate in the event of International Marathon, Pune.
Nearby Pune there are 3 main dams. Names of those dams are Panshet, Varasgaon and Khadakwasla. The local people of Pune use them as water sports centers. Here water scooters can be taken on rent. Besides this, bicycling is another sport activities preferred by the Pune people. Bhuleshwar is around 5 kilometers from the city of Pune. The road connecting these two places offers wonderful bicycling experience.
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Apart from this, swimming and bird watching activities are also quite popular among the natives of Pune.
Most of the cricket clubs of Pune have got affiliation from the Maharashtra Cricket Association. These clubs held their own tournaments and leagues. Badminton is another popular sporting activity of Pune.
Apart from these, Pune Sports also include the game of hockey and chess. People enjoy a wonderful rowing experience in this city. Nehru Stadium is a well-known stadium in Pune. Youth One-Day International Matches, One-Day International Matches, Women's One-Day International Matches and other important matches were held on this Pune ground. It is the home ground of the Maharashtra Cricket Team.
Deccan Gymkhana is also a popular cricket institution of Pune. Here people will also find several tennis courts. The Shiv Chattrapati Sports Complex, on the other hand, is still recognized for hosting the national games.
D. B. Deodhar is the famous cricketer from Pune, whereas, Hrishikesh and Hemant Kanitkar are the renowned cricket players. While talking about Pune Tennis, names that immediately come to mind are Nitin Kirtane and Radhika Tulpule.
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