Chandigarh University proudly announces the selection of 24 students to represent India at the FISU World University Games 2025 in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany. A testament to CU’s excellence in academics and sports!
Chandigarh University, renowned as India’s No. 1 Private University, is proud to announce that 24 of our exceptional students have been selected to represent India at the prestigious FISU World University Games 2025, set to take place in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany.
CU Athletes Ready to Shine on the Global Stage
The following Chandigarh University students have earned their place on Team India and will compete across multiple sporting disciplines:
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Athletics: Sanjay Kumar, Rahul, Sawan, Vanshika Ghanghas, Shiksha, Priya, Tanya Choudhary, and Tanushree
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Other Sports:
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Volleyball: Sakshi Dubey
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Fencing: Rahul
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Archery: Lokesh
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Judo: Avneet Kaur and Yash Ghangas
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Rowing: Harvinder Singh Cheema, Ankit, Vishal, Sourabh, Rajat Kumar, and Rohit Bedwal
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Table Tennis: Divyansh Srivastav and Ananya Chande
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Swimming: Harsh Saroha, Aditya Dubey, and Anurag R. Singh
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These talented individuals will compete against the world’s best university athletes, bringing both pride and recognition to India and Chandigarh University.
About the 2025 FISU World University Games
Formerly known as the Universiade, the FISU World University Games is a premier international multi-sport event for university athletes, organized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU). Held every two years, the Games provide a global platform for student-athletes to showcase their talent in an Olympic-style format.
The 2025 edition will be hosted across six German cities—Bochum, Duisburg, Essen, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Hagen, and Berlin—from July 16 to July 27, welcoming over 8,500 student-athletes and officials from more than 150 countries. Athletes will compete in 18 sports categories, making it one of the largest multi-sport events in the world this year.
The core sports include Athletics, Swimming, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Judo, Archery, Fencing, and more, with optional additions like 3×3 Basketball, Beach Volleyball, and Rowing. Notably, the 2025 Games will also mark the debut of 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball in the FISU Summer Games.
CU’s Commitment to Excellence in Sports & Academics
At Chandigarh University, we believe in holistic development—empowering students to excel in both academics and sports. The university supports its athletes through robust initiatives, including:
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CUCET Scholarships worth ₹170 Crore
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Sports Scholarships offering:
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Free food and accommodation
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Academic fee concessions
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Monthly diet allowances
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A Salute to Our Champions
We are immensely proud of our students who have trained with dedication and risen through sheer perseverance to represent India on a global platform. Wishing Team CU the very best—go break records and make history!
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