The Virtual University of Pakistan has announced regional sports trials for 2026, inviting students from different cities to showcase their athletic abilities and compete for a place on the university’s sports teams.
The trials are being organised in Multan, Lahore and Karachi, while the schedule for Islamabad will be announced later.
City-Wise Sports Trials Schedule
The university has announced the following schedule:
- Multan – November 12: Trials for all indoor and outdoor sports will take place at Bahauddin Zakariya University Sports Complex.
- Lahore – November 13: Outdoor sports, including cricket, hockey, athletics, tug of war, volleyball, cycling and football, will be conducted at the University of Punjab Sports Complex.
- Lahore – November 14: Indoor sports, including badminton, table tennis, chess, basketball and weightlifting, will be held at the same venue.
- Karachi – November 16: Indoor sports trials will take place at Muhammad Siddique Memon Scout Sports Complex, Gulistan Scouts Training Center.
- Karachi – November 17: Outdoor sports trials will be conducted at the same Karachi venue.
Eligibility Criteria for Students
The university has also announced age restrictions for participating students. BS students above 25 years of age and MS/MPhil students above 27 years are not eligible to participate.
Students must bring their valid Virtual University student cards, as entry will not be allowed without them. Walk-in registration will also be available on trial days.
Reporting Time and Registration
Participants are required to report at 8:30 AM, while registration will close at 9:30 AM. Students are encouraged to arrive on time and prepare for their respective sports trials.
The initiative aims to identify talented student athletes and provide them with an opportunity to represent the Virtual University in sports competitions.
