Sports nurseries established across Ludhiana district are seeing high enrollment, with hockey being the most popular sport, attracting 133 children. Athletics follows with 115 enrollments, and football has 105. These nurseries, supported by the state sports department and trained coaches, aim to provide focused, early-age coaching. Officials note that the initiative formalizes existing informal play, offering qualified guidance and regular training to over 550 enrolled young athletes across various disciplines.