Chandigarh University: Secured Glorious Victory at Khelo India University Games Topper

With a legendary performance, Chandigarh University victoriously carved its name at the Khelo India University Games, which was organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. The event took place in Rajasthan starting from November 24 to December 5, 2025 and featured over 7000 athletes, with Chandigarh University topping the total number of medals. CU has once again qualified itself as the number-one centre of sporting excellence in the country. By performing exceptionally in a wide array of sports, the athletes of Chandigarh University proved their supremacy in university sports is not a coincidence, but a result of sheer dedication, foresight and steadfastness. 

The current triumph has turned the university into a beacon not only for the school sports in the country but for collegiate sports in India. The success of the cause echoes the institution’s comprehensive care for the athletes as the latter benefited from cutting-edge training methods, top-notch facilities and an unyielding quest for excellence. ​‍​‌‍​‍‌

Chandigarh University Shatters Records

Actions speak louder than words and the medals' tally of Chandigarh University says it all. The university’s team cleared every challenge in its path, claiming an incredible 67 medals, a haul that could well be the new standards to beat at university sports level in the country. Heading the tally were 42 gold, which came with 14 silver and 11 bronze for one of the best finishes ever on an overall count in the history of the Khelo India University Games.

What makes the feat all the more remarkable is how much better it was than last year. In 2023, when Chandigarh University won 32 gold medals; however such unprecedented success record achieved this year is a proof of the rising curve that the institution has scripted in competitive sports. This progress is evidence of the university’s robust talent development pipeline and the continuous improvement ethic.

Chandigarh​‍​‌‍​‍‌ University did not limit its dominance to a single event. Rather, it was a tale of incredible versatility and brilliant performances in both individual and team events followed by victorious wins through strength and also through strategy.

CU athletes started the university’s dominance in the most spectacular manner in canoeing and kayaking. The team delivered an unbelievable 23 gold medal haul, which firmly established the university as the new aquatic sports powerhouse of India. These wins were tightly executed with fast and full of fighting spirit, which not only mesmerised the crowd but also diffused the competition by a large margin right from the outset.

Another 6 gold medals and 5 silver ones were added to the university’s account at the swimming event, where the winning streak was maintained. The swimmers were perfect in technique, they had great stamina and were very tough mentally; thus, they contributed the very important points to the university’s first position on the leaderboard.

In Athletics, which is very often referred to as the crown jewel of any multi-sport event, the university’s track and field athletes were the winners with 5 golds and 2 silvers. Their performances ranged from sprinting to throwing events and were a reflection of the months of hard training and the university’s commitment to developing all-around athletes.

The University of Chandigarh also dominated the strength-based events. The weightlifting team recorded 1 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze, while the wrestling team, with 2 gold medals, made the greatest contribution to the university's supremacy in strength-demanding disciplines.

Moreover, the athletes’ preparation in precision sports was excellently fruitful. In shooting, the performers attained their goal with 1 gold and 1 bronze, while in archery, CU prevailed by 1 gold and 1 bronze, demonstrating that they were accurate, focused, and calm under pressure. At the same time, the table tennis players secured 1 gold and 1 bronze, thus emphasising CU’s skillfulness in racquet sports as well.

Chandigarh University was also able to get the gold medal in kabaddi, which is a sport that is very tightly interwoven with Indian culture. On the other hand, rugby helped the university earn 2 silver medals, thus giving a reflection of the university’s gradually increasing mastery of team-based ​‍​‌‍​‍‌competitions. The judo team added another silver, while volleyball and fencing brought home 1 bronze each, completing a truly comprehensive medal spread.

Comprehensive Athlete Development at Chandigarh University

Discussing the landmark milestone, university administrators reiterated the school’s commitment to developing student athletes in a well-rounded way. Students are given not only access to state-of-the-art training facilities but also academic accommodations, international exposure, health sciences expertise and guidance from some of the sports industry’s best and brightest.

This legacy of ambition and determination is woven into the fabric of the university. It gives athletes the freedom to exceed limits, make a difference in society and have an identity off the field. 

Chandigarh University's Khelo India success proves excellence comes from preparation, discipline, and grit—not luck. The university’s performance is a proclamation that Chandigarh University reigns as the undisputed, unstoppable and unbeatable king of university sports in India.

Looking Forward: The Future of Chandigarh University Sports

As the university marks this historic moment, it does so with an eye on the future - the next challenges, the new fields of play, and the fresh frontiers. With a legacy reinforced and with the bar raised even higher, the athletes of Chandigarh University are all set to raise the level of attainable targets for the future.