Jaipur: Chandigarh University surged to the top of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) Rajasthan 2025 medal tally after winning 9 out of 10 gold medals in canoeing and kayaking on Wednesday. The university also clinched the men’s table tennis team gold, pushing Guru Nanak Dev University to second place.
The athletics arena at Sawai Mansingh Stadium witnessed four new meet records, bringing the total to nine this edition. Punjab University claimed gold in the men’s 4x400m relay with a record-breaking 3:12.40s finish. Mahatma Gandhi University’s Shintomon CB set a new 110m hurdles record, while Guru Kashi University’s Sanya Yadav rewrote the women’s discus throw mark with a 50.73m effort. In women’s triple jump, both gold and silver medalists surpassed the previous meet record.
In shooting, Paris Olympics bronze medallist Sarabjot Singh and Palak won gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. In football, Chaudhary Bansi Lal University defeated GNDU 2-0 in the women’s final. KIIT clinched its first-ever women’s hockey gold.
With two days left, Chandigarh University is pushing hard to retain its crown from the previous edition.
