Islamabad to Host 3rd Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Provincial Youth Games in December

The 3rd Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Provincial Youth Games 2024 are scheduled to take place at the Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad from December 13 to 18.

Athletes from Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan, Islamabad Capital Territory, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) will compete in the games. The event is open to participants aged 22 and under, with an expected turnout of approximately 3,500 sportspersons, team officials, and technical officials.

The games will feature competitions in 16 disciplines, including:

• Athletics (Men & Women)
• Badminton (Men & Women)
• Baseball (Men & Women)
• Football (Men & Women)
• Hockey (Men & Women)
• Judo (Men & Women)
• Karate (Men & Women)
• Squash (Men & Women)
• Table Tennis (Men & Women)
• Taekwondo (Men & Women)
• Tennis (Men & Women)
• Volleyball (Men & Women)
• Boxing (Men)
• Kabaddi (Men)
• Weightlifting (Men)
• Wrestling (Men)

The primary aim of the Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Provincial Youth Games is to cultivate a healthy sporting environment that promotes national harmony by engaging youth in constructive activities. The event also serves as a platform to identify and nurture fresh talent across various sports at the grassroots level.

Officials from the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) have emphasized that the games will not only foster national unity among the youth but also provide athletes with the opportunity to meet, collaborate, and learn from each other.

The PSB is committed to ensuring the smooth execution of the games. Provincial sports boards will soon be instructed to submit the details of their contingents, including the number of participants and the disciplines they will compete in. The PSB will provide necessary facilities, including travel and daily allowances, as well as tracksuits, joggers, and playing kits for the athletes.