# Prime Minister's University Sports Olympiad

Prime Minister's University Sports (PMUS) Olympiad is a national level multi-sport event held in Pakistan, where athletes from universities across the country compete in different sports disciplines. The inaugural edition held in Islamabad started on 20 November and concluded on 23 November 2024. It is organised by the Prime Minister's Youth Programme in cooperation with Higher Education Commission, Pakistan Sports Board, Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training and Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication. It is the largest university level sports competition in Pakistan.
Prime Minister's University Sports Olympiad was launched after the success of the Talent Hunt Youth Sports League, which had completed its second edition in 2023. The Prime Minister's University Sports Olympiad was introduced after Pakistan's lucrative performance at the 2024 Summer Olympics. The Olympiad will serve as a primary source for providing the country with young athletes for upcoming international and continental games.

## History

On 20 November 2024, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, inaugurated the first edition of the Prime Minister's University Sports Olympiad in Islamabad. The inaugural event was held at Liaquat Gymnasium. Chairman Prime Minister's Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmad said that "this event will not only foster a spirit of healthy competition but will also serve as a platform for the youth to engage, excel and represent their universities with pride."

## Editions

| Edition | Year | Arena | Start Date | End Date | Sports | Winner(s) |
| I | 2024 | Liaquat Gymnasium | 20 November | 23 November | 10 | University of Central Punjab (Men) University of the Punjab (Women) |

## 2024 edition

The 2024 edition was held from 20 November to 23 November 2024 and includes many events in 10 sports. The sports events were held at Liaquat Gymnasium, Islamabad Sports Complex in Islamabad.
More than 5000 athletes from 46 universities participated in the event. University of the Punjab and University of Central Punjab emerged out as the two leading universities in the Olympiad.

### Teams

| University | Region |
| Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Aga Khan University | Sindh |
| Fatima Jinnah Women University | Punjab |
| Hazara University | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Institute of Business Administration | Sindh |
| Institute of Business Management | Sindh |
| International Islamic University | Islamabad Capital Territory |
| Islamia University of Bahawalpur | Punjab |
| Kinnaird College for Women | Punjab |
| Lahore University of Management Sciences | Punjab |
| Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences | Balochistan |
| Mirpur University of Science and Technology | Azad Kashmir |
| Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Engineering & Technology | Punjab |
| National University of Medical Sciences | Punjab |
| National University of Modern Languages | Islamabad Capital Territory |
| National University of Sciences and Technology | Islamabad Capital Territory |
| Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Punjab College of Commerce | Punjab |
| Quaid-i-Azam University | Islamabad Capital Territory |
| Rawalpindi Women University | Punjab |
| Shah Abdul Latif University | Sindh |
| Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology | Sindh |
| Sukkur IBA University | Sindh |
| Superior University | Punjab |
| University of Agriculture, Faisalabad | Punjab |
| University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir | Azad Kashmir |
| University of Balochistan | Balochistan |
| University of Central Punjab | Punjab |
| University of Engineering and Technology | Punjab |
| University of Faisalabad | Punjab |
| University of Karachi | Sindh |
| University of Loralai | Balochistan |
| University of Management and Technology | Punjab |
| University of Poonch Rawalakot | Azad Kashmir |
| University of Sargodha | Punjab |
| University of Sindh | Sindh |
| University of the Punjab | Punjab |

## Sport events

* Athletics
* Badminton
* Field hockey
* Handball
* Judo
* Swimming
* Table tennis
* Volleyball
* Weightlifting
* Wrestling