January 7, 2026 12:03 PM.
The 69th National School Games started in Punjab, yesterday.Drawing young athletes from across the country, the games are being played at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana.
The competitions will be conducted in Judo Under-14 for boys and girls, Taekwondo Under-14 for girls, and Gatka Under-19 for boys and girls.
Teams from states and Union Territories including Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Andhra Pradesh and the North East having around One Thousand sports persons, are participating in the Games which will conclude on 11th January.
Around 38 teams from various states, union territories, and other organisations are participating in the games. Officials from the education department said 1,000 to 1,200 participants, including school officials, are expected during the six-day event.
For their stay, arrangements have been made in 34 government schools across the city, while food will be served at a dedicated mess at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU). Transportation facilities for students and staff have also been provided.