Education Department releases calendar for inter-district school games

Competitions for 37 games & athletic events to be held in 23 districts in November-December: Harjot Singh Bains

 

Chandigarh, November 10: Punjab School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Thursday said that the sports branch of department had released the schedule of inter-school games to be held in the current and next month.

 

The Minister said that all District Education Officers had been apprised about the sports to be held between the students of primary, middle and senior secondary wings under 14, 17 and 19 years of age groups. He said that the host district would make requisite arrangements for the students, teachers and officials to be deputed on duty for sports events in different games.

 

Directions have also been issued to provide morning tea, breakfast and dinner as per the stipulated menu near to the accommodations and playgrounds, said the Minister adding that lunch would also be given in playground premises along with the tea.

Giving details, the Minister informed that 37 games and athletic competitions would be held in 23 districts in the month of November and December. He said that these games included Kick Boxing, Roller  Skating/Hockey, Circle Kabaddi, Athletics,  Kho-Kho,  Langari , Volleyball, Fencing, Wrestling, Chess, Kabaddi National Style,

Netball,  Ball Shooting Boxing, Karate,  Hockey, Tug of War, Softball, Handball,  Ball Shooting, , Cricket, Table Tennis,  Weight Lifting Power Lifting, Gatka,  Shooting,   Carrom,  Archery.

Basketball,  Judo,  Handball,  Lawn Tennis, Track Cycling, Road Cycling, Badminton,  Swimming Football, Yoga , Gymnastics and athletics.

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