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Punjabi University Athletics Meet Kicks Off in Patiala with 500 Athletes from 130 Colleges
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patiala
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 01:46 AM
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The Punjabi University athletics meet has opened in Patiala, featuring around 500 participants representing 130 colleges across the region.
Patiala, Punjab – The annual athletics meet of Punjabi University (PU) began today, marking the start of a three‑day competition that brings together student athletes from across the state. The opening ceremony was held on the university’s main ground, with officials overseeing the inaugural events.
Organisers have registered roughly 500 athletes drawn from 130 affiliated colleges. Competitors will contest a range of track and field disciplines, including sprints, middle‑distance runs, jumps and throws. The large turnout underscores the growing interest in collegiate sports within the region.
PU authorities said the meet aims to provide a robust platform for young talent to showcase their abilities and gain exposure to higher‑level competition. The schedule includes preliminary rounds on the first two days, followed by finals on the concluding day, after which medals will be awarded to the top performers.
The event also serves as a scouting opportunity for state and national selectors who monitor emerging athletes for future representation. With a diverse field and enthusiastic crowds, the meet is set to highlight the depth of athletic skill among Punjab’s college students.
Organisers have registered roughly 500 athletes drawn from 130 affiliated colleges. Competitors will contest a range of track and field disciplines, including sprints, middle‑distance runs, jumps and throws. The large turnout underscores the growing interest in collegiate sports within the region.
PU authorities said the meet aims to provide a robust platform for young talent to showcase their abilities and gain exposure to higher‑level competition. The schedule includes preliminary rounds on the first two days, followed by finals on the concluding day, after which medals will be awarded to the top performers.
The event also serves as a scouting opportunity for state and national selectors who monitor emerging athletes for future representation. With a diverse field and enthusiastic crowds, the meet is set to highlight the depth of athletic skill among Punjab’s college students.