Khelta Punjab CM Punjab Pink Games 2026

Khelta Punjab CM Punjab Pink Games 2026

The Khelta Punjab CM Punjab Pink Games 2026 is a flagship women-focused sports initiative of the Government of Punjab, being organized under the auspices of the Youth Affairs & Sports Department, Punjab. The event reflects the Government’s strong commitment to women empowerment, youth development, and the promotion of a healthy and active lifestyle through sports.

Following the successful inaugural edition held in 2024, the Pink Games have emerged as a landmark platform dedicated exclusively to female athletes. The first edition witnessed the participation of more than 1,250 players and officials from universities across Punjab and was widely appreciated for its scale, organization, and impact. Building upon this success, the 2026 edition has been significantly expanded in scope and outreach.

The Khelta Punjab CM Punjab Pink Games 2026 will be held from 11th to 15th February 2026 at the Nishtar Park Sports Complex, Lahore. This edition will feature inter-division competitions, with participation of more than 2,500 female players and officials from all nine divisions of Punjab, making it the largest women’s sporting event ever organized in the province.

Participation in the Games is open to female athletes under the age of 21 years, selected through a transparent trial process conducted at Divisional Headquarters across Punjab. In addition, a Pink Swimming Championship (U-16) will also be organized as part of the Games on the basis of open registration, further widening access and encouraging early-age participation in competitive sports.

Sports Disciplines

Competitions during the Pink Games 2026 will be held in the following 16 sports disciplines:

1. Athletics              
2. Badminton
3. Basketball
4. Boxing                 
5. Chess                  
6. Hockey                
7. Karate                  
8. Mas-Wrestling    
9. Padel Tennis      
10. Rugby                  
11. Table Tennis      
12. Taekwondo         
13. Volleyball  
14. Weightlifting        
15. Wushu
16. Archery                 

Objectives of the Pink Games

The Khelta Punjab CM Punjab Pink Games have been designed with the following objectives:

• To empower women and girls by providing equal opportunities for participation in competitive sports.
• To identify, nurture, and develop emerging female talent at the grassroots and divisional levels.
• To promote inter-division harmony and healthy competition among youth.
• To encourage physical fitness, confidence, leadership, and discipline among young women.
• To create a sustainable pathway for female athletes to represent Punjab and Pakistan at national and international levels.

Prize Money

A total prize money of Rs. 7.0 million has been earmarked for the Khelta Punjab CM Punjab Pink Games 2026, to be awarded to winners and top performers across all sports disciplines.