Punjab has announced a new sports programme for boys and girls in all government schools across the province.
The School Education Department has also issued a schedule for the upcoming competitions.
Sports Included in the Programme
The programme will feature several popular sports. These include:
- Hockey
- Badminton
- Table tennis
- Cricket
- Volleyball
- Athletics
- Chess
- Football
Students from government schools across Punjab will take part in these activities.
Competitions to Take Place at Four Levels
The School Education Department will organise competitions at four levels.
These include tehsil, district, division and provincial levels.
The department has also formed committees to manage the competitions at each level.
At the tehsil level, the deputy DEO will serve as convener. The relevant head teacher will work as secretary.
At the district level, the CEO Education will lead the committee.
The divisional director will head the divisional committee. At the provincial level, the Director Public Instruction Punjab will serve as convener.
Sports Calendar by September
The department has directed all committees to issue their sports calendars by the end of September.
Officials have also received instructions to ensure full student participation.
The programme will give students across Punjab an opportunity to take part in organised sports competitions.
Focus on Students’ Health
According to the School Education Department, the programme aims to improve students’ physical and mental health.
The initiative will also encourage students to take part in sports alongside their studies.
