The annual prize distribution ceremony of sports tournaments conducted by the Palanpur Samaj Kendra’s Sports Committee during 2025-26 was held at Yashwantrao Chauhan Centre on 12 July 2026. 

In keeping with the established practice of inviting a well-known sports personality to address and inspire the young sports enthusiasts, the Chief Guest for the occasion was inspiring table tennis player Mr Pinakin Sampat, who started his professional career at the age of 67 and went on to win multiple national as well as international competitions including one when he was 74.

Prizes were distributed to all who had emerged as winners across the year in the regular events such as Badminton, Chess, Carrom, Table Tennis and Tennis, the highly popular Box Cricket as well as the newly introduced Padel ball.

Given the success of the latter, which was held at the BDB courts, the Sports Committee announced that it would be adding a new tournament in Pickle Ball this year as well.