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Chandigarh University lifts Overall Champions Trophy at All India Inter University Rowing Championship 2023
CU wins 50 Medals in All India Inter-University Rowing Championship held at Sukhna Lake
Babushahi Bureau
Gharuan (Mohali), January 3, 2024: Chandigarh University (CU), Gharuan (Mohali) has lifted the Overall Champion’s Trophy at the All India Inter University Rowing Championship 2023 organized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) at the Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh.
The university won overall titles in both men’s and women’s categories, which were held from 22 December to 23 December 2023.
In the men's event, the rowers of Chandigarh University claimed the top position with 74 points and 28 medals, including 20 Gold, 4 Silver and 4 Bronze. Kurukshetra University secured second position with 44 points followed by the University of Kerala at third position with a total of 32 points.
In the women’s championship, Chandigarh University secured 70 points to bag the overall title at the University Rowing Championship hosted by the Panjab University.
The university won 22 medals in the category, which includes 15 Gold and 7 Silver. Kurukshetra University attained the second spot with 35 points, and the University of Kerala was third with 34 points.
As many as 30 students from Chandigarh University participated in the men’s and women’s categories and put-up impressive performances during the events. 38 universities from all over India participated in the championship. Host Panjab University secured the fourth spot in the men’s category and fifth position in the women’s category.
Delighted with the achievement of the University’s rowing contingent, Chandigarh University Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu congratulated all the winners.
“It is an honour for Chandigarh University to have won the Overall Trophy of AIU Inter-University Rowing Championship 2023 in both men’s and women’s category, which has been possible only due to the outstanding performances by the students. The entire University fraternity to proud to see our students performing so well and achieving great heights in sports,” Sandhu said.
“As an institution of Higher Education, Chandigarh University takes the responsibility of mentoring the young talents and encouraging them to follow their passion towards success. Since its inception, the university has nurtured some of the best talents in the fields of sports, who have not only won laurels at state and national-level events, but also at international events,” he added.
Chandigarh University Chancellor said with a view to make students capable of showcasing their talents at national and international levels, the University ensures all the possible support to students.
“The University provides state-of-the-art sports facilities for students to practice under well-experienced trainers and coaches. Moreover, CU provides financial support to the sportspersons through monthly scholarships,” he said.
Notably, Chandigarh University students have been performing impeccably in various state, national, and international tournaments in the field of sports.
Prior to this, Chandigarh University bagged 4 medals in Rowing in the third edition of Khelo India University Games (KIUG) inaugurated in Lucknow. The students won 1 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze medals in rowing during the event.