A centre of excellence in sport — winners of the Sir Shadi Lal Trophy for the 12th time since 2008, sustaining a legacy of dominance over a decade.
An introduction to our history, our teaching philosophy, and the scholarly tradition we work within.
The Department of Physical Education and Sports stands as a centre of excellence, fostering a culture of high performance and holistic development. Established in 1966 with the founding of the College, the Department has a proud legacy of academic excellence and caters to nearly 2,400 students annually. The Department continues to evolve in response to contemporary educational needs, in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, by offering a flexible and holistic undergraduate curriculum that includes Discipline Specific Courses (DSC) and Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC).
Under the leadership of Professor Dr. Manmeet Gill (HOD), the Department is strengthened by a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty members — all five regular faculty members hold doctorate degrees and are recognised Ph.D. supervisors of Panjab University.
Besides the Department’s strong academic and research engagements, the Department has achieved unparalleled success by winning the prestigious Sir Shadi Lal Trophy for Excellence in Sports for the 12th time since 2008, sustaining a legacy of dominance over a decade. Additionally, the College has been the recipient of the K.K. Grover Runners-Up Trophy for the past four years. This year, our students have excelled in a variety of competitions at the International, National, All-India Inter-Varsity championships and Panjab University Inter-College levels.
The Department has recorded exceptional achievements, securing 21 first, 10 second and 3 third positions in Panjab University Inter-College competitions. Students have excelled at International, National, All-India Inter-Varsity and Khelo India University Games, winning multiple gold, silver and bronze medals. The College management supports student-athletes through scholarships, fee concessions, free hostel accommodation, diet support and sports kits. Graduates pursue higher education and professional careers while representing institutions and the nation at prestigious platforms.
The institution provides high-class advanced infrastructure including courts for Handball, Volleyball, Basketball and Lawn Tennis, Softball and Baseball grounds, Table Tennis facilities, an Athletics Track, an Archery Range, Multi-Purpose Indoor Facilities and a fully equipped Fitness Centre. The Department nurtures talent following a scientific and outcome-based training approach, integrating modern coaching from well-qualified coaches, with active student engagement promoted through mentorship, regular tournaments and experiential learning.
The Department of Physical Education and Sports continues to uphold its commitment to excellence by nurturing discipline, resilience and sportsmanship among students. With a strong foundation, visionary leadership and consistent achievements, the Department remains dedicated to producing outstanding sportspersons and responsible individuals.
Educators and researchers who shape the academic life of the department.
Five regular faculty members — all doctorate-degree holders and recognised Ph.D. supervisors of Panjab University — under the leadership of Dr. Manmeet Gill (HOD). The team brings specialisations across Sports Psychology, Volleyball, Basketball, Handball, Baseball, Boxing and Judo.
Undergraduate, postgraduate and add-on courses offered by the department.
Four-year undergraduate B.A. programme with Physical Education, structured under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The curriculum includes Discipline Specific Courses (DSC) covering the science and practice of human movement, sport and fitness; and Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) developing practical and applied competencies. Areas of study span anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, sports training, sports psychology and methodology of physical education.
Sports-quota admissions across all undergraduate programmes for outstanding student-athletes. Selected athletes receive scholarships, fee concessions, free hostel accommodation, diet support and sports kits as part of comprehensive College support, enabling top performers to focus on training and competition.
Lectures, seminars, workshops, field trips and student-led work that extend learning beyond the classroom.
Regular participation in Panjab University Inter-College tournaments across multiple sports disciplines, with consistent excellence: 21 First, 10 Second and 3 Third positions recorded in recent competitions across handball, volleyball, basketball, lawn tennis, softball, baseball, table tennis, athletics and archery.
Students excel at International, National, All-India Inter-Varsity championships and Khelo India University Games, winning multiple gold, silver and bronze medals while representing the College, Panjab University, the State and the nation.
Regular participation and medal-winning performances by SGGS student-athletes at the prestigious Khelo India University Games, India’s flagship inter-university sports programme launched by the Government of India.
Scientific and outcome-based training programmes delivered by well-qualified coaches, integrating modern coaching methodologies for athlete development across handball, volleyball, basketball, lawn tennis, softball, baseball, table tennis, athletics, archery and other disciplines.
Active student engagement is promoted through mentorship, regular tournaments and experiential learning, with continuous monitoring of athlete development and well-being by the Department’s five doctoral faculty.
Annual College Sports Meet with track-and-field and team events, coaching camps for athletics, basketball, volleyball, handball, baseball and other team sports, and yoga and fitness sessions open to all students.
Photographs from departmental lectures, workshops and student competitions.
Awards, recognitions, funded projects and milestones earned by faculty and students.
The Department has won the prestigious Sir Shadi Lal Trophy for Excellence in Sports for the 12th time since 2008, sustaining an unparalleled legacy of dominance over a decade in Panjab University inter-college sports.
The College has been the recipient of the K.K. Grover Runners-Up Trophy for the past four years, reflecting consistent high performance across multiple sports disciplines at the Panjab University level.
Exceptional record in Panjab University Inter-College competitions: 21 First Positions, 10 Second Positions and 3 Third Positions recorded across multiple sports disciplines.
Students have won multiple gold, silver and bronze medals at International, National, All-India Inter-Varsity championships and Khelo India University Games, representing the College and the nation at the highest levels.
Dr. Sonia Kanwar became the first Indian woman to earn the IBA 3-Star status in Maribor, Slovenia (2022), qualifying her to officiate at both the World Championships and the Olympics. In 2024, she also became the first Indian female to clear the prestigious World Boxing Exam at Colorado Springs, USA.
Dr. Sonia Kanwar officiated at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, England from 2–14 September 2025, where a total of 459 boxers from 78 countries participated in this prestigious event.
Dr. Sonia Kanwar officiated at the South East Asian Games in Thailand (8–20 December 2025) and the Youth Futures Cup (Road to Youth Olympics) in Bangkok, Thailand (7–15 March 2026), and earlier acted as Referee at the World Championships, Colorado, USA (October 2024).
All five regular faculty members of the Department hold doctorate degrees and are recognised Ph.D. supervisors of Panjab University, Chandigarh — making it one of the most research-oriented Physical Education departments in the region.
College management supports student-athletes through scholarships, fee concessions, free hostel accommodation, diet support and sports kits, enabling top performers to focus on training and competition.
Department graduates pursue higher education and professional careers in sports while continuing to represent institutions and the nation at prestigious platforms across disciplines.
Laboratories, classrooms, libraries and learning resources that support our academic work.
High-class playing courts dedicated to handball, volleyball and basketball — for daily training, college tournaments and inter-college matches at every level.
Dedicated lawn tennis courts supporting student training, regular tournaments and inter-college competitions.
Specialised grounds for softball and baseball — less common at college level — supporting Dr. Gurcharan Singh Gill’s baseball-coaching specialisation.
Indoor table tennis facilities with multiple tables, supporting daily practice and inter-college competitions.
A full-sized athletics track for sprint, middle-distance and long-distance training, and for inter-college meets.
A dedicated archery range supporting student training in archery — one of the few college-level archery facilities in the region.
Indoor sports facilities supporting basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis and indoor training during all seasons.
Modern fitness centre with strength-training and cardiovascular equipment for student-athlete conditioning and general fitness training.
Papers, books, chapters and research projects authored by faculty. Click any entry to open the full PDF.
Office, email, phone, and Head-of-Department details.
