Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy was instituted in 1956- 57 as a running trophy by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. This running trophy is awarded by the President of India each year to a University which has all round best performance in sports at Inter-University, National and International competitions. Guru Nanak Dev University started its actual participation in Inter-University and other tournaments in the year 1971-72 and since then, the University has been winning one or the other position for this trophy. It goes to credit of Guru Nanak Dev University that out of 45 years of its actual participation, it has won India's coveted Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy for 22 times, claimed runners-up position 14 times and attained third position 4 times. It reflects the keen interest and importance attached to the sports activities by the university authorities for achieving excellence in sports. The colleges affiliated to the University, which are spread over six districts bordering Pakistan are storehouse of talent in sports and other youth activities. The university is proud of its affiliated colleges, their Principals, college faculty of physical education and the students.