S. Vishnu Sharma
Chandigarh University has turned cynosure of all eyes when it won the prestigious MAKA Trophy at a grand ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan recently.
The trophy also known as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy was received by Senior Managing Director of Chandigarh University Deep Inder Singh Sandhu and CU’s Pro Vice-Chancellor Dr Devinder Singh.
The prestigious trophy was presented during the National Sports Awards ceremony. Chandigarh University received the award in recognition of its exceptional performance in Khelo India University Games 2024.
It is interesting to note that the institution has marked an impressive performance in the Khelo India University Games by securing 71 medals which comprised 32 gold medals, 18 silver medals and 21 bronze medals.
First time
Chandigarh University is the first private university to receive MAKA Trophy since its inception. The prestigious award has its inception in 1956-57.
International
It is even more interesting to note that sports persons from Chandigarh University won 10 medals when they represented this country during 19th Asian Games.
Honour for Chandigarh University student
The fame of the institution was further glorified when Sanjay Kumar, its student and also a member of Indian hockey team received Arjuna Award in recognition of his performance in hockey.
For sports
Chandigarh University is known for encouraging sports, winning this award is another feather in its cap. This has only strengthened the position of the institution in the world of sports.
Being a top player in the world of academics is one thing, and reaching great heights in the world of sports is another thing. Chandigarh University has lot of achievements in both academics and sports.
A few of its achievements in the world of sports are mentioned below:
# Gold Medal for India in 3rd ASIAN ROLL BALL (M)Championship 2018-19
# Gold Medal for India in Asian Powerlifting Championship 2018
# Gold Medal for India in 2nd International Kukkiwon Cup 2018
# Silver Medal for India in Asian Rowing Championship
# Silver in World Taekwondo Challenge Tournament
# Gold in Senior National Taekwondo Championship
# Silver Medal at AIU for American Football
# Overall All India Inter-University Weightlifting Championship Trophy
# Overall Inter-Polytechnic State Basketball Championship Trophy
# Overall All India Inter-University Weightlifting Championship Trophy
# Overall Inter-Polytechnic State Basketball Championship Trophy
More for sports
Chandigarh University commemorated National Sports Day bringing together participants from across the campus for morning fitness and fun.
Highest number of 22 players from Chandigarh University represented India in Asian Games. Student of Chandigarh University made the institution and this nation proud by winning medal in Rowing during Asian Games 2018.
About Chandigarh University
The name of the university is inspired by The City Beautiful – Chandigarh, known as the epitome of cultural heritage and urbanization.
Chandigarh University offers a unique and inspirational academic model designed to match the international standards.
A wide spectrum of programs is paired with flexibility, experiential learning and interdisciplinary orientation.
CU is involved in world-class research, with outstanding results in the contemporary research excellence framework.
It is also, ranked among Asia’s best and fastest-growing universities, CU has coupled the experience of top industry leaders and renowned academicians to foster a global approach.
The organization has state-of-the–art technology integrated into every domain of the university from in-house designed and implemented university information management systems (CUIMS) coupled with the world-renowned Blackboard LMS to high-speed internet access all around the campus, we are driven by technology.
A wide spectrum of programs paired with flexibility, experiential learning and interdisciplinary orientation emancipate our students to explore their interests and pursue dream careers.
At CU the students are groomed to be socially sensitive through intellectually challenging and contemporary diverse culture.
The University has a dynamic academic fraternity drawn from top universities nationally and internationally.
CU offers the most conducive student-faculty ratio of 14:1, leading to 85 per cent student satisfaction.
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