YPS, Patiala, stands out with its exceptional sports infrastructure, offering students the opportunity to excel in 22 different disciplines. The school's expansive playgrounds and sports facilities provide an ideal setting for students to hone their athletic skills and nurture their passion for a variety of sports.
Sports are compulsory for all students, fostering a culture of physical fitness, camaraderie and teamwork. The floodlit Olympic-sized stadium, featuring a 400m cinder track and velodrome, is a perfect training ground for athletes. The synthetic tennis courts and basketball courts provide the competitive surfaces for tennis and basketball enthusiasts. For those interested in horse riding, the equestrian arena offers a dedicated space.
Swimming is considered a life skill, so the school insists upon the teaching of this skill to even the youngest students of the school. It is a pure delight to see the tiny tots splash around in water for the first few days, but in no time, they pick up and then participate in the annual Headmaster's Cup and Inter-House swimming competitions. To further support its students, YPS is upgrading its 25m swimming pool to an Olympic-sized 50m pool, ensuring access to world-class training resources.
YPS continually enhances its sports facilities to provide the best training resources. The school has an indoor boxing ring and both indoor and outdoor badminton courts, ensuring year-round play. Recent additions include three world-class squash courts and an 18-lane underground shooting range, a unique feature among Indian schools, providing a safe and professional environment for shooting. The hockey Astroturf ensures a high-quality playing surface for hockey, while the cricket pavilion offers a dedicated space for cricket players. The fully equipped gymnasium supports overall fitness and conditioning.
The school has dedicated coaches for all sports, ensuring that students receive expert guidance and training. Inter House competitions are held throughout the year for different age groups. YPS athletes, swimmers, cricketers, boxers, and shooters consistently win accolades at the IPSC competitions, Khelo India and at the international level.
The achievements of YPS sports stars are duly applauded at the grand Annual Sports Day with almost 2500 spectators after a grilling week-long session of field and track competitions. Cash awards and scholarships are also provided to the students excelling in the field of sports on this occasion.
