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Khelo India University Games Rajasthan launched; Sports Minister Mandaviya
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
In a grand event at the historical Amer Fort in Jaipur on Wednesday, the Sports Authority of India (SAI), in association with the Government of Rajasthan and the Rajasthan State Sports Council (RSSC), launched the official logo, mascots, torch, jerseys and anthem for the Khelo India Universi
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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announces Khelo India University Games 2
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The multi-sport Games, where more than 4,000 athletes are expected from more than 200 Universities. Like previous editions, there will be at least 20 disciplines on the KIUG 2025 program. Chandigarh University had won the team championships at K
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Why Pratyasa Ray was Khelo India University Games 2023's most successful a
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Clocking her personal best, in 400m freestyle (4:48:22) to win the gold, Pratyasa credited her success to the incredible support of Odisha JSW Swimming High-Performance Centre
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Domestic worker's daughter Amandeep Kaur finds hope after KIUG triumph
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Amandeep Kaur's race at the Khelo India University Games 2023 Ashtalakshmi personified steely determination. Her target was set on the gold - knowing well enough that good performances here could help her ultimately find recognition through the Target Olympic Podium Scheme developmental sche
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Vikash overcomes heart problem to rewrite KIUG 2023 record
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Vikash's recent record-breaking win in the 1500m race at the 4th Khelo India University Games 2023, Ashtalakshmi here depicts a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human will. Discovering his athletic prowess while preparing for the Indian Army Agniveer Physical Fitness Test in 2021,
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KIUG: Suraj Goala's gold, Uttara Gogoi's five medals make Assam proud
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Badminton player Suraj Goala of Assam played a pivotal role in helping Chandigarh University clinch the men's team gold beating Jain University in the fourth Khelo India University Games
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KIUG 2023: Literally running for life, story of Nagaraj Venkatesha
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The journey to the KIUG gold for Nagaraj Venkatesha, who trains at the RN Shetty ground in Dharwad since Hubli doesn't have an athletics track, has been nothing short of challenging ever since he took up the sport in 2016
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KIUG Ashtalakshmi: Pole vaulter Gowtham, long jumper Vishnu, javelin throw
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Pole Vaulter M Gowtham and long jumper Vishnu of University of Madras, javelin thrower Jyoti of Chaudhary Devi Lal University and middle-distance runner Amandeep Kaur of Panjab University set new Games records to light up the last day of athletics action in the 4th Khelo India University Gam
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Sans certified coach, Alson goes on to win men's discus throw gold at KIUG
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Oinam Alson Singh's, who took up the sport seriously towards the end of 2021 has so far been competing without a coach and banks on the advice of his uncles, who guide him about weight training and techniques of throwing
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KIUG 2023: Sambalpur's pride Sujata Kujur eyes spot in Indian women's hock
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Sujata led the Sambalpur University's women's hockey team in their gold medal-winning performance at the Khelo India University Games 2023 Ashtalakshmi where they defeated ITM University, Gwalior 5-3
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Empowered by TOPS, archer Mrinal Chauhan overcomes financial hurdles, wins
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Born into a humble family where his father manages a stationery shop and his mother is a homemaker, Mrinal Chauhan's early struggles were intensified by the high costs associated with archery equipment. But timely support through the TOP Scheme, a flagship initiative by the Ministry of Youth
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Shooter Arjun Singh Cheema aims for Paris berth after bagging gold in KIUG
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Following a methodical performance at the ongoing Khelo India University Games 2023 that helped Arjun Singh Cheema secure a gold medal in the 10m air pistol, the 22-year-old rifle shooter has set his target on bagging a berth for the Paris Olympics in July-August this year
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