Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Punjab to become national hub for school sports with 3,100 playgrounds
Punjab is working to become a big place for school sports.
The state will build 3,100 playgrounds.
The government has a new sports policy.
If a player from Punjab is chosen for big games like the Asian Games or Olympics, the government gives them money to help.
This is different from other states because Punjab gives money before the games, not just after winning medals.
The minister says this has helped Punjab win more medals.
Punjab is developing 3,100 playgrounds to promote school sports.
The state has a new sports policy providing financial assistance to players selected for major games.
Financial support is given in advance, unlike other states that provide it after winning medals.
The policy covers the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championships, and the Olympics.
The number of medals won by Punjab has increased since the implementation of this policy.
- Who
- Punjab government, led by Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains
- What
- Development of 3,100 playgrounds and implementation of a sports policy
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To promote school sports and support athletes financially
- State
- Punjab
- Minister
- Harjot Singh Bains
- Sports Policy
- Financial assistance for selected players
- Games Covered
- Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championships, Olympics
- Number of Playgrounds
- 3,100
