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Vikash overcomes heart problem to rewrite KIUG 2023 record
Updated : 2 years 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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ITM University Gwalior's Women's Hockey Team Shines at Khelo India Univers
Updated : 2 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 29: In a remarkable display of skill and perseverance, the women's hockey team of ITM University Gwalior has once again made its mark in the sporting arena. Competing in the fourth Khelo India University Games held in Guwahati, the team's outstanding performance l
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KIUG: Suraj Goala's gold, Uttara Gogoi's five medals make Assam proud
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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 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
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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 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
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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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Shooter Arjun Singh Cheema aims for Paris berth after bagging gold in KIUG
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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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Rugby coach Kiano Fourie feels Khelo India right platform for players to e
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Rugby coach Kiano Fourie, who first came to India in 2022 as a mentor to Bihar's Rugby team and is now part of the coaching staff at Rugby India's High-Performance centre in Bhubaneshwar, is looking for talent from these Games that could be nurtured and groomed in the next few years
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KIUG: Ex-food delivery agent, now gym instructor Prashant takes Bharati Vi
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Bharati Vidyapeeth, who had won gold medals in the first and third editions of KIUG, had to put together the current team at a very short notice and had players from different cities. The players were training individually at their respective centres and had managed to train together only fo
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KIUG: Tejaswini bags gold for Delhi University in 25m Sports Pistol, Chand
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Tejaswini, who had qualified for the final in second position, with a total of 579 points, opened up a two-point lead over closest competitor Simranpreet Kaur Brar of Panjab University and then continued to increase the advantage to win
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KIUG 2023: Shooter Sift Kaur Samra underlines freedom to experiment, hails
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Sift Kaur Samra who has already bagged a Paris Olympic quota for India in the 50m Rifle 3-position, won an individual bronze medal in her pet event at the Kahilipara Shooting Range and also teamed up with Ashi Chouksey, who also won the individual gold, and Vanshika Sahil to clinch the team
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