Sportspersons of Chandigarh University Win 86 International and National Medals: University Announces Dhyan Chand Sports Scholarship Worth 2 Crores

/ -- Indian sportspersons have been performing exceptionally well in International Sports Tournaments and have won many medals for the country. Indian athletes reigned supreme across the globe as the country enjoyed success in the International arena by winning 227 medals in nine sports categories such as Athletics, Wrestling, Weightlifting, Boxing, Badminton, Judo, Table Tennis, Shooting and Para-Shooting. While PV Sindhu won gold at World Championship in Badminton, six time world champion boxer Marry Kom bagged gold medal in President's Cup. On a similar note, the sportspersons from Chandigarh University, Gharuan made the country proud having won 8 International Medals at various International Championships and Tournaments. In addition to the above, the university sportspersons have won 78 medals at various National and Inter-University Sporting events during the last three years.

Acknowledging the achievements of Chandigarh University sportspersons, the Government of Punjab honored