Guru Nanak Dev University's Department of Sports Sciences and Medicine has been recognized as the 'National Best Institution for Sports Sciences-Based Courses in India' by the Confederation of Sports and Recreation Industry. The selection, based on academic quality, infrastructure, research, and industry linkage, highlights the department's state-of-the-art facilities and collaborations with national sports bodies. The department has been a National Centre of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports since 2017, offering various postgraduate and doctoral programs.