Punjab Sports University is a state public university located in Patiala, Punjab, India. The institution was established by the Government of Punjab as a specialised university dedicated to sports education, training, research and the development of sporting talent in the state.
| Name | Punjab Sports University |
|---|---|
| Type | State public university |
| Specialisation | Sports education and physical education |
| Location | Patiala, Punjab, India |
| Country | India |
| Founder/Establisher | Government of Punjab |
Patiala has a long association with Indian sports administration and training, being home to the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, one of the country's premier sports training institutions. The establishment of Punjab Sports University at Patiala built on this existing ecosystem, providing a state-level academic body focused on the discipline of sports.
The university was created to serve as a dedicated higher education institution offering programmes in sports sciences, physical education, sports management and allied areas, while also working towards the systematic identification and development of sporting talent within Punjab.
Punjab has historically contributed a large number of athletes to Indian teams across disciplines such as hockey, athletics, wrestling, kabaddi and shooting. A dedicated state sports university is intended to institutionalise this tradition by linking academic study with high-performance training, and by producing qualified coaches, physical educators and sports professionals.