‘Youth Run Punjab-2026’ Held in Bathinda, 20,000 Youth and Athletes Take Part

September 29, 2026

With the aim of encouraging young people to stay away from drugs and promoting sports and fitness, the Youth Run Punjab-2026 was organised in Bathinda. According to the organisers, around 20,000 youngsters and sportspersons participated in the event.

Participants from different age groups, including children, women and senior citizens, took part in the run with enthusiasm. The event conveyed a message of adopting a healthy lifestyle and encouraging young people to stay away from drugs by engaging in sports and physical activities.The event was also linked to the Punjab government’s ‘Yuddh Nashe Viruddh’ campaign against drug abuse.

Enthusiasm Seen on the Streets

Participants from different age groups took part in the Youth Run with great enthusiasm. A large number of people started arriving at the venue early in the morning. According to the organisers, the strong participation reflected growing public interest in sports and fitness activities. Participants in the run were provided with T-shirts and participation medals. Those who performed well in different categories were also awarded cash prizes of up to ₹11,000.

Focus on ‘Sports Instead of Drugs’

The central message of the event was to encourage young people to stay away from drugs and become involved in sports and physical activities. Participants promoted the importance of fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Messages such as “Rising Punjab, Sporting Punjab and Running Punjab” were used during the event to emphasise the promotion of sports and encourage young people to move towards positive and healthy activities.

Rajbir Singh Ghumman Encourages Participants

Rajbir Singh Ghumman appreciated the large turnout at the event. He said people from different sections of society, including children, youngsters, women and senior citizens, participated in the run. He said the fact that people registered themselves and turned up for the event demonstrated their interest in sports and fitness-related activities.

According to him, such events can encourage young people to adopt a healthy lifestyle and stay away from drug abuse.

Marathons to Be Held in Patiala and Ludhiana

Following the participation witnessed in Bathinda, similar events are now being planned in other cities across Punjab. According to the organisers, upcoming marathons will be held in Patiala and Ludhiana. Rajbir Singh Ghumman appealed to people to participate in these events in large numbers. He said community participation is essential for encouraging young people to take up sports and fitness activities and promoting a healthier lifestyle across the state.