The Punjab Olympic Association (PbOA) got affiliated with the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) in 1948. Its main task is to promote and develop sports in the province. The Association undertakes its activities as per its Constitution. The Association is responsible to organize Inter Provincial Games / Championships and biennial National Games as and when allotted by the POA.

Punjab Olympic Association has staged the National Games in 1950, 1952, 1954, 1956, 1962, 1966, 1972, 1978, 1984, 1992 and 2000. Punjab Olympic Association holds the honour of being winner of the 1^st Pakistan National Games that were held in Karachi in 1948.  

32^nd National Games have been allotted to the Punjab Olympic Association which will be held from 21^st to 27^th October 2012 in Lahore.