Minister Mohinder Bhagat on Wednesday opened the 70th Punjab State Inter-District School Games (2026–27) at the School of Eminence, Ladowali Road, here.
Organised by the Department of School Education and the District School Tournament Committee, Jalandhar, the competition features Kurash and martial arts competitions running from November 11 to November 14. Student-athletes are competing across Under-14, Under-17, and Under-19 boys' categories.
Accompanied by the President, Hockey Punjab, and senior AAP leader, Nitin Kohli, the minister encouraged the attendees to cultivate a competitive spirit and a champion’s mindset. Bhagat underlined that engaging the youth in competitive sports is essential for weaning them away from social evils and keeping them physically fit and rooted in their cultural ethos. He noted that success in these inter-district games serves as a springboard for young talent to represent Punjab on national and global stages.
Meanwhile, President Hockey Punjab Nitin Kohli also expressed his best wishes for the students participating in this state school games. Citing recent national sporting achievements in hockey with first ever international hockey tournament hosted by Punjab, he expressed confidence that Punjab's budding athletes will go on to bring glory to the nation.
