The 70th Punjab Schools Inter District Athletics Championship 2025–26 is scheduled for October 15–18, 2026, at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana, Punjab, according to the competition schedule provided. The four-day championship will feature Under-14 and Under-17 athletes across track and field events.

The programme includes sprint races, middle- and long-distance running, hurdles, race walking, relays, jumps and throwing events. In addition, selected sprint events feature preliminary rounds and semi-finals before the finals.

The championship will conclude on October 18 with the Under-17 boys’ and girls’ 4x400m relay finals.

Event Details

  • Event: 70th Punjab Schools Inter District Athletics Championship 2025–26
  • Dates: October 15–18, 2026
  • Venue: Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana, Punjab
  • Age categories: Under-14 and Under-17
  • Disciplines: Track races, hurdles, race walking, relays, jumps and throws

Source: Competition schedule supplied for this report. Check the dates and programme against any revised notice from the organisers before publication.

Day 1: October 15 — Distance Races, Field Events and Relays

The opening day combines throwing events, distance running, jumps, hurdles and a relay final.

The programme begins at 11:00 AM with the Under-14 girls’ shot put, which uses a 3kg implement. Next, the Under-17 girls’ long jump starts at 11:10 AM, followed by the Under-17 boys’ discus throw at 11:30 AM.

On the track, the Under-17 boys’ 3,000m begins at 12:10 PM. The Under-17 girls’ race follows at 12:25 PM.

After the scheduled break, the Under-14 boys’ high jump starts at 2:10 PM. The Under-17 boys’ 400m hurdles follows at 2:30 PM, while the Under-17 girls’ race begins at 3:15 PM. Finally, the Under-14 girls’ 4x100m relay closes the listed programme at 4:00 PM.

Key events on October 15

  • 11:00 AM — Under-14 girls’ shot put
  • 11:10 AM — Under-17 girls’ long jump
  • 11:30 AM — Under-17 boys’ discus throw
  • 12:10 PM — Under-17 boys’ 3,000m
  • 12:25 PM — Under-17 girls’ 3,000m
  • 2:10 PM — Under-14 boys’ high jump
  • 2:30 PM — Under-17 boys’ 400m hurdles
  • 3:15 PM — Under-17 girls’ 400m hurdles
  • 4:00 PM — Under-14 girls’ 4x100m relay

The supplied schedule marks the hurdles and relay events as final/time-trial events. Meanwhile, it lists the other events above as finals.

Day 2: October 16 — Sprint Rounds and 400m Finals

The second day features race walking, sprint preliminaries, middle-distance finals and several field-event finals. It also includes the 400m finals for all four age-category and gender groups.

The morning begins at 9:30 AM with the Under-17 boys’ 5,000m race walk and the Under-14 boys’ shot put. The Under-17 girls’ discus throw follows at 9:40 AM, while the Under-17 boys’ long jump starts at 9:45 AM.

The 100m first round begins at 10:00 AM with the Under-17 boys. The Under-17 girls compete at 10:25 AM, followed by the Under-14 boys at 10:50 AM and the Under-14 girls at 11:15 AM.

Next, the 400m first round begins at 11:35 AM for the Under-17 boys. The Under-17 girls follow at noon, while the Under-14 boys and girls compete at 12:25 PM and 12:50 PM, respectively.

After the break, the afternoon session features the Under-17 boys’ 1,500m final at 2:00 PM and the girls’ final at 2:15 PM. Field-event finals and the 100m semi-finals also feature in this session.

The 400m finals begin at 3:15 PM with the Under-17 boys. The Under-17 girls follow at 3:30 PM, the Under-14 boys at 3:45 PM and the Under-14 girls at 4:00 PM. The Under-17 boys’ 4x100m relay rounds off the listed programme at 4:20 PM.

Key events on October 16

  • 9:30 AM — Under-17 boys’ 5,000m race walk
  • 10:00 AM — Under-17 boys’ 100m, Round 1
  • 10:25 AM — Under-17 girls’ 100m, Round 1
  • 10:50 AM — Under-14 boys’ 100m, Round 1
  • 11:15 AM — Under-14 girls’ 100m, Round 1
  • 11:35 AM — Under-17 boys’ 400m, Round 1
  • 12:00 PM — Under-17 girls’ 400m, Round 1
  • 2:00 PM — Under-17 boys’ 1,500m final
  • 2:15 PM — Under-17 girls’ 1,500m final
  • 2:30 PM onwards — 100m semi-finals
  • 3:15 PM — Under-17 boys’ 400m final
  • 3:30 PM — Under-17 girls’ 400m final
  • 3:45 PM — Under-14 boys’ 400m final
  • 4:00 PM — Under-14 girls’ 400m final
  • 4:20 PM — Under-17 boys’ 4x100m relay

The four 400m finals make the afternoon a key part of the second day, while the sprint rounds will determine which athletes advance to the next stage.

Day 3: October 17 — 100m Finals, Hurdles and 800m Races

The third day begins at 9:30 AM with the Under-17 girls’ 3,000m race walk. Meanwhile, the morning field-event programme includes the Under-17 girls’ shot put, Under-14 girls’ discus throw, Under-14 boys’ long jump and Under-17 girls’ high jump.

The 100m finals follow across both age groups. The Under-14 boys compete at 10:00 AM, followed by the Under-14 girls at 10:10 AM. The Under-17 boys’ final starts at 10:20 AM, while the Under-17 girls take the track at 10:30 AM.

The programme then moves to the Under-14 boys’ 80m hurdles at 11:00 AM and the girls’ event at 11:30 AM. After that, the Under-17 boys’ 800m final starts at 11:50 AM, followed by the girls’ final at 12:10 PM.

In the afternoon, athletes contest the first round of the 200m across all four categories. The Under-17 boys start at 2:00 PM, followed by the Under-17 girls at 2:25 PM. The Under-14 boys compete at 2:50 PM, while the Under-14 girls begin at 3:10 PM.

Field-event finals include the Under-17 girls’ javelin throw, triple jump and hammer throw. The Under-17 boys will also contest the pole vault and hammer throw finals.

The relay programme features the Under-17 girls’ 4x100m relay at 3:35 PM. The Under-14 boys’ 4x100m relay follows at 4:00 PM.

Key events on October 17

  • 9:30 AM — Under-17 girls’ 3,000m race walk
  • 10:00 AM — Under-14 boys’ 100m final
  • 10:10 AM — Under-14 girls’ 100m final
  • 10:20 AM — Under-17 boys’ 100m final
  • 10:30 AM — Under-17 girls’ 100m final
  • 11:00 AM — Under-14 boys’ 80m hurdles
  • 11:30 AM — Under-14 girls’ 80m hurdles
  • 11:50 AM — Under-17 boys’ 800m final
  • 12:10 PM — Under-17 girls’ 800m final
  • 2:00 PM — Under-17 boys’ 200m, Round 1
  • 2:25 PM — Under-17 girls’ 200m, Round 1
  • 2:50 PM — Under-14 boys’ 200m, Round 1
  • 3:10 PM — Under-14 girls’ 200m, Round 1
  • 3:35 PM — Under-17 girls’ 4x100m relay
  • 4:00 PM — Under-14 boys’ 4x100m relay

The 100m finals and 800m races headline the third day’s track programme. At the same time, the 200m preliminary rounds will determine the finalists for October 18.

Day 4: October 18 — 200m Finals and Closing Relays

The final day features hurdles, the javelin throw, triple jump, pole vault, 200m finals, 600m races and the Under-17 4x400m relays.

The morning begins at 9:30 AM with the Under-17 girls’ 100m hurdles. The Under-17 boys’ 110m hurdles follows at 10:00 AM. The Under-17 boys’ javelin throw starts at 10:10 AM, while the boys’ triple jump begins at 10:15 AM. The Under-17 girls’ pole vault is scheduled for 10:20 AM.

The 200m finals start at 10:30 AM with the Under-17 boys. The Under-17 girls follow at 10:40 AM, while the Under-14 boys and girls compete at 10:50 AM and 11:10 AM, respectively.

Next, the Under-14 boys’ 600m final begins at 11:20 AM. The girls’ final follows at 11:40 AM.

The championship concludes with the Under-17 4x400m relay finals. The boys’ relay starts at noon, followed by the girls’ relay at 12:30 PM.

Key events on October 18

  • 9:30 AM — Under-17 girls’ 100m hurdles
  • 10:00 AM — Under-17 boys’ 110m hurdles
  • 10:10 AM — Under-17 boys’ javelin throw
  • 10:15 AM — Under-17 boys’ triple jump
  • 10:20 AM — Under-17 girls’ pole vault
  • 10:30 AM — Under-17 boys’ 200m final
  • 10:40 AM — Under-17 girls’ 200m final
  • 10:50 AM — Under-14 boys’ 200m final
  • 11:10 AM — Under-14 girls’ 200m final
  • 11:20 AM — Under-14 boys’ 600m final
  • 11:40 AM — Under-14 girls’ 600m final
  • 12:00 PM — Under-17 boys’ 4x400m relay
  • 12:30 PM — Under-17 girls’ 4x400m relay

The two 4x400m relays close the four-day programme, according to the supplied schedule.

Events and Disciplines Across Four Days

The championship schedule covers a broad range of athletics events for Under-14 and Under-17 competitors.

Track events: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1,500m, 3,000m, 600m, 400m hurdles, 80m hurdles, 100m hurdles, 110m hurdles and relay races.

Race walking: 5,000m race walk for Under-17 boys and 3,000m race walk for Under-17 girls.

Jumping events: Long jump, high jump, triple jump and pole vault.

Throwing events: Shot put, discus throw, hammer throw and javelin throw.

The schedule also specifies different implement weights and hurdle heights for selected age groups and events. Therefore, athletes and team officials should consult the complete competition document for the applicable technical specifications.

Important Information for Athletes and Team Officials

The timetable identifies scheduled start times and indicates whether events are finals, preliminary rounds, semi-finals or final/time-trial events. However, several track and field events run simultaneously, particularly during the morning sessions.

For that reason, athletes and team officials should consult the complete timetable when planning event preparations. They should also check for any revised schedule issued by the organisers.

The supplied document does not include a confirmed list of participating districts, athlete entries