Prime Minister's University Sports Olympiad
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| Abbreviation | PMUS Olympiad |
|---|---|
| Motto | Sports for youth |
| First event | 2024, in Islamabad, Capital Territory |
| Occur every | Annual |
| Purpose | Multi-sport events across Pakistani universities |
| Headquarters | Islamabad |
| Organisations | Prime Minister's Youth Programme |
| Website | https://pmyp.gov.pk/ |
Prime Minister's University Sports (PMUS) Olympiad is a national level multi-sport event held in Pakistan, where athletes from universities across the country compete in different sports disciplines. The inaugural edition held in Islamabad started on 20 November and concluded on 23 November 2024. It is organised by the Prime Minister's Youth Programme in cooperation with Higher Education Commission, Pakistan Sports Board, Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training and Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication. It is the largest university level sports competition in Pakistan.[1][2]
Prime Minister's University Sports Olympiad was launched after the success of the Talent Hunt Youth Sports League, which had completed its second edition in 2023. The Prime Minister's University Sports Olympiad was introduced after Pakistan's lucrative performance at the 2024 Summer Olympics. The Olympiad will serve as a primary source for providing the country with young athletes for upcoming international and continental games.[3][4]
History
[edit]On 20 November 2024, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, inaugurated the first edition of the Prime Minister's University Sports Olympiad in Islamabad. The inaugural event was held at Liaquat Gymnasium. Chairman Prime Minister's Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmad said that "this event will not only foster a spirit of healthy competition but will also serve as a platform for the youth to engage, excel and represent their universities with pride."[5][6]
Editions
[edit]| Edition | Year | Arena | Start Date | End Date | Sports | Winner(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 2024 | Liaquat Gymnasium | 20 November | 23 November | 10 | University of Central Punjab (Men) University of the Punjab (Women) |
2024 edition
[edit]The 2024 edition was held from 20 November to 23 November 2024 and includes many events in 10 sports. The sports events were held at Liaquat Gymnasium, Islamabad Sports Complex in Islamabad.[7][8]
More than 5000 athletes from 46 universities participated in the event. University of the Punjab and University of Central Punjab emerged out as the two leading universities in the Olympiad.[9][10]
Teams
[edit]Sport events
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Athletics
Badminton
Field hockey
Handball
Judo
Swimming
Table tennis
Volleyball
Weightlifting
Wrestling
See also
[edit]- Prime Minister's Youth Programme
- National Games of Pakistan
- Quaid-e-Azam Inter Provincial Youth Games
- Punjab Sports Festival
- Punjab Youth Festival
- Punjab International Sports Festival
References
[edit]- ^ "PM's University Sports Olympiad: Closing Ceremony Held At Liaquat Gymnasium Islamabad".
- ^ "Government announces 1.5 million jobs for youth: Rana Mashhood". The Nation. 20 November 2024.
- ^ "Over 3,000 Athletes Compete in University Sports Olympiad".
- ^ "Youth shine as University Sports Olympiad kicks off in Islamabad". 20 November 2024.
- ^ "Over 5000 student players take part as pm's university sports Olympiad begins". 21 November 2024.
- ^ "PM Sports Olympiad begins". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^ "Mashhood inaugurates PMUS Olympiad 2024". Dunya News. 21 November 2024.
- ^ Nazar, Nuzhat (20 November 2024). "University Sports Olympiad begins". Brecorder.
- ^ "3,000 athletes to participate in PMUS Olympiad scheduled to start on Nov 21". The Nation. 17 November 2024.
- ^ "Punjab University Clinches 1st Position In Inter University Badminton Championship". UrduPoint.