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With an Overall Medal Haul of 543 Medals in Sports; Chandigarh University Players Wins a Record 68 International Medals in 2023-24
Hindustan Times Amritsar
|January 29, 2025
WITH AN OVERALL MEDAL HAUL OF 543 MEDALS IN SPORTS; CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY PLAYERS WINS A RECORD 68 INTERNATIONAL MEDALS IN 2023-24
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Chandigarh University, India's number 1 private university, is known for its world-class education, but its commitment to excellence extends beyond academics, reaching into the realm of sports to foster outstanding athletic talent.
As interest in sports continues to rise, offering athletes the opportunity to earn, gain recognition, and build rewarding careers, Chandigarh University offers exceptional opportunities for students to hone their athletic abilities, paving the way for success in the world of sports.
Historic Maka Trophy Victory Chandigarh University has made history as the first private university in India to win the prestigious Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy (MAKA), a testament to its outstanding sports infrastructure and commitment to nurturing talent. The MAKA Trophy, India's oldest National Sports Award, is presented to the top-performing university at the Khelo India University Games.
Chandigarh University clinched this remarkable achievement with an impressive performance at the Khelo India University Games 2024, securing 71 medals, including 32 Golds, 18 Silvers, and 21 Bronzes, topping the overall medal tally. Established in 2012, Chandigarh University is also the youngest institution to achieve this milestone.
This story is from the January 29, 2025 edition of Hindustan Times Amritsar.
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