Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Provincial Games from 13th

ISLAMABAD: A week-long under-22 Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Provincial Games 2024 with a cost of around Rs330 million will get underway from December 13 at the Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad.

The cold-weather Games will bring together athletes from across the country, representing Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, and Islamabad.

With a focus on unity and youth engagement, the Games promise exciting competitions and a showcase of talent from every corner of Pakistan.

The event will feature 15 sports: athletics, badminton, boxing, football, hockey, judo, kabaddi, karate, squash, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, volleyball, weightlifting, and wrestling.

Both male and female athletes will participate in individual and team events, demonstrating their skills and dedication.

Athletic competitions such as the 100-meter sprint, hurdles, relays, and javelin throw are set to captivate audiences, while team sports like football and hockey will bring thrilling matchups to the field.

To encourage and reward exceptional performances, PSB has allocated Rs20 million in cash prizes.

Individual gold medalists will receive Rs20,000, while silver and bronze medalists will be awarded Rs15,000 and Rs10,000, respectively.

For team events, each participant will earn Rs15,000 for gold, Rs10,000 for silver, and Rs7,500 for bronze.

Additional trophies, medals, and certificates worth Rs4 million will further honour the athletes’ achievements.

Athletes under the age of 22 are eligible to participate, provided they meet regional representation criteria.

Any violations, including misconduct or doping, will result in penalties and disqualification.

Competitions will follow international standards with some local adjustments under the guidance of technical delegates.a