Schools across Punjab are set to take part in a new round of mega sports competitions from October to December 2026, with the provincial government planning activities for students at different levels.
The programme is aimed at increasing participation in sports and finding students with the potential to compete at higher levels.
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat approved the plan during a meeting where officials reviewed the province’s sports action plan.
Sports Committees Established Across Punjab
According to the information shared with the education minister, sports committees have now been formed in around 35,000 schools across Punjab.
The department has also supplied sports equipment to 450 schools to help institutions organise and expand sporting activities.
The competitions will begin at the local level and successful teams will move through the next stages.
Students Will Compete From Tehsil to Provincial Level
Public schools will take part in competitions at tehsil, district, division and provincial levels.
This system will give students the opportunity to progress through different stages based on their performance.
The government has also announced prize money for the competitions:
| Competition Level | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Tehsil | Rs. 100,000 |
| District | Rs. 300,000 |
| Division | Rs. 500,000 |
The available information does not specify whether these amounts are for winning teams, individual students or another award category, so the detailed prize distribution should be confirmed through the official sports schedule.
Separate Prizes Planned for Boys and Girls
The education minister has directed officials to keep separate prize money for male and female students participating in the competitions.
The move is intended to support participation from both groups and ensure that boys and girls have their own opportunities within the school sports programme.
Punjab Wants to Identify Young Sports Talent
The sports plan is not limited to inter-school competition.
Education officials have also been directed to identify students who show exceptional sporting ability and provide them with further support.
According to the announcement, talented students could be helped in accessing opportunities at the international level and in developing future sporting careers.
What Students Should Know
The Punjab school sports competitions 2026 are planned from October to December, with public schools competing through tehsil, district, division and provincial stages.
Students interested in taking part should contact their schools for information about available sports, trials, team selection and competition dates as the detailed schedule is released.