Jalandhar, November 11, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Horticulture and Defence Services Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat on Wednesday inaugurated the 70th Punjab State Inter-District School Games (2026–27) at the School of Eminence, Ladowali Road, Jalandhar.
Organised by the Department of School Education and the District School Tournament Committee, Jalandhar, the tournament will feature Kurash and martial arts competitions from November 11 to 14. Students are competing in the Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 boys’ categories.
Accompanied by Hockey Punjab President and senior AAP leader Nitin Kohli, Bhagat formally inaugurated the event by cutting the ribbon and encouraged young participants to develop a competitive spirit and a champion’s mindset.
The minister said the event reflected the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab government’s commitment to promoting sports and keeping young people active and healthy through initiatives such as Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan.
He emphasised that participation in competitive sports could help steer young people away from social evils while keeping them physically fit and connected to their cultural roots. He added that performances in inter-district competitions could provide talented athletes with opportunities to represent Punjab at national and international levels.
Nitin Kohli also extended his best wishes to the participating students. Referring to recent achievements in hockey and Punjab hosting an international hockey tournament for the first time, he expressed confidence that emerging athletes from the state would continue to bring glory to the country.
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