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World University Games 2025: India secure 20th spot with 12-medal haul
India finished 20th in the FISU World University Games held in Germany. India ended the campaign with 12 medals- two gold, five silver, and five bronze. read more India finished the 2025 FISU World University Games in Germany in 20th place. India won a total of 12 medals -two gold, five silver, and five bronze- in the competition. Three of the 12 medals came on the final day, when a silver medal was added courtesy of Ankita Dhyani in the women's 3,000m steeplechase. Also, two bronze medals came in the men's 4x100 metre relay race and the women's race walk teams. Japan topped the standings with 34 medals, with the People's Republic of China coming in second with 30 golds. The USA came third with 28 gold medals. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Also Read | 'This is just the start': Confident Divya Deshmukh sets sights on more success after FIDE Women's World Cup history Big winners for India at the World University Games In the men's 4x100m relay, India's team comprising Lalu Prasad Bhoi, Animesh Kujur, Manikanta Hoblidhar, and Dondapati Mrutyum Jayaram clinched bronze with a time of 38.89 seconds. South Korea topped the podium with a time of 38.50 seconds, followed by South Africa's silver medal performance of 38.80 seconds. This medal added to India's overall tally of five athletics medals, which included silver medals won by Praveen Chitravel in men's triple jump and Seema in women's 5000m race. India excelled in compound archery, with Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Parneet Kaur claiming gold and silver medals in their respective individual events. The country also secured a gold in the mixed team event, while the men's team took silver and the women's team won bronze. India's medal count began with a historic bronze in the mixed team badminton event, marking the country's second-ever badminton medal. In tennis, Vaishnavi Adkar won a singles bronze, securing India's first-ever tennis medal since Nandan Bal's silver in 1979. India's best-ever show in the World University Games came in 2023, when the tournament was held in Chengdu, China. India secured the 7th place with 26 medals, including 11 golds, back then. The next edition of the World University Games will take place 2027 at the Chungcheong Province, South Korea.
India Today
2 days ago
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- India Today
India wins 12 medals including 2 gold at FISU World University Games in Germany
India wrapped up its campaign at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games with an impressive medal haul of 12 medals, including two gold, five silver, and five final day brought three medals, marking a strong finish to the multi-sport international university-level event held in Duisburg, country's medal tally included achievements across athletics, archery, badminton, and tennis, showcasing a wide range of sporting FOR ANKITA DHYANI IN STEEPLECHASE Ankita Dhyani clinched a silver medal in the women's 3,000 m steeplechase. She clocked a strong timing behind Finland's Ilona Mononen (9:31.86), while Germany's Adia Budde secured bronze with 9: who previously competed in the 5,000 m event at the Paris Olympics, made a successful switch to steeplechase late last IN RACE WALK AND RELAYIndia earned a bronze medal in the women's 20 km race walk event with a team effort by Sejal Singh, Munita Prajapati, and Mansi Negi, clocking a combined 4:56:06 hours. Sejal finished 15th in the day, the men's 4x100m relay team -- Lalu Prasad Bhoi, Animesh Kujur, Manikanta Hoblidhar, and Dondapati Mrutyum Jayaram -- clinched bronze with a time of 38.89 seconds, behind South Korea and South shone in compound archery, collecting a gold in the mixed team event, gold and silver in individual events (Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Parneet Kaur), and silver and bronze in team secured its second-ever badminton medal at the Games with a bronze in the mixed team event, and its first-ever tennis medal through Vaishnavi Adkar's singles bronze, adding to a long gap since Nandan Bal's silver in 1979.-----Though this year's total was lower than the 2023 Chengdu Games, where India finished with 26 medals and 11 golds, the 2025 campaign still marked significant progress in new disciplines and athletics.- Ends
News18
3 days ago
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WUG 2025: India's Ankita Claims Silver With Blistering Personal Best In 3000m Steeplechase
Last Updated: Ankita Dhyani won silver in the women's 3000m steeplechase at the World University Games with a personal-best time of 9:31.99. India's tally: 2 golds, 4 silvers, 3 bronzes. India's Ankita delivered a sensational performance in the women's 3000m steeplechase to clinch silver at the World University Games on Sunday, clocking a personal-best time of 9:31.99. The 23-year-old social sciences student produced a gutsy run in a highly competitive final, shaving nearly seven seconds off her previous best of 9:39.00. Ankita narrowly missed out on the gold, finishing just 0.13 seconds behind Finland's Ilona Maaria Mononen, who won the race with a time of 9:31.86. Germany's Adia Budde secured the bronze medal in 9:33.34. Ankita had signaled her strong form earlier in the competition, winning Heat 1 on Friday in 9:54.79—an impressive 22-second improvement over her previous performances. Her efforts have now added to India's growing medal tally, which stands at two golds, four silvers, and three bronzes at the event. Indian Women's 4x400m Relay Team Posts Season Best, Misses Podium The Indian women's 4x400m relay team delivered their season-best performance on Sunday, finishing in 3:35.08. However, despite the strong showing from the quartet of Anakha Bijukumar, Devyaniba Zala, Rashdeep Kaur, and Rupal, the team placed fifth in a highly competitive final. Germany claimed gold with a time of 3:29.68, overcoming a poor reaction time to surge ahead of the field. India, traditionally strong in relay events, will have more opportunities to add to their medal haul in the upcoming men's 4x400m and 4x100m, as well as the women's 4x100m relay finals. Disappointing Results in Race Walk Events India's race walkers endured a challenging day, with no top-10 finishes in either the men's or women's 20km events. Although a few athletes recorded personal or season-best times, they were unable to contend for medals. In the men's 20km race walk, Rahul recorded a season-best 1:26:34 but finished 20th. Italy's Andrea Cosi dominated the field, winning gold in a World University Games record time of 1:19:48. Gaurav Kumar (1:28:44) placed 25th, Sachin Singh Bohra (1:32:03) was 28th, and Sanjay Kumar finished last among 31 competitors with a time of 1:46:21. On the women's side, Sejal Anil Singh posted a personal best of 1:35:21 to secure 15th place. Australia's Elizabeth McMillen won gold in a record-setting time of 1:28:18. India's other finishers included Mansi Negi (20th, 1:41:12), Shalini (23rd, 1:48:07), and Mahima Choudhary (25th, 1:55:49), who placed last among the finishers. (with PTI inputs) view comments First Published: July 27, 2025, 18:10 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
12-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
KIIT-DU Sends Largest Contingent from India to 2025 World University Games
KIIT to Lead India's Charge at 2025 World University Games as Largest University Contingent KIIT is the first University in India to send highest no of sports persons Odisha is second after Punjab among the states to send highest no of players Bhubaneswar, July 10: KIIT-DU is set to make history by sending the largest contingent of student-athletes among all Indian universities to the 2025 World University Games (WUG) in Germany. With 40 athletes competing across seven sporting disciplines, KIIT will have the highest representation by a single Indian university in any edition of the Games. The 2025 World University Games will be held from July 16 to 27 across the Rhine-Ruhr region and Berlin. Known as the Olympics for university athletes aged 17 to 25, the event will see participation from over 300 Indian student-athletes from 61 universities, selected through trials that drew entries from more than 400 universities nationwide. KIIT has also been entrusted once again as a Nodal University by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), continuing a leadership role it has played in previous editions such as Napoli 2019 and Chengdu 2023. The athletes representing KIIT include Ms. Rupal (400m sprint); Ms. Ankita Dhyani (3000m steeplechase); Mr. Jeswin Aldrin (Long Jump); Mr. Praveen Chithravel (Triple Jump) and Mr. Animesh Kujur (current national record holder in 100m sprint). Congratulating the sports persons and also the Indian Team the Founder of KIIT and KISS Dr Achyuta Samanta said, we are promoting 'Education with Sports' model at KIIT. KIIT University has invested heavily in sporting infrastructure, training facilities, and athlete support systems, he added. KIIT's role in the Indian delegation is not limited to athletes alone. The 407-member contingent (including sports and administrative officials) will benefit from the presence of seasoned coaches and experts such as Arjuna Awardee Rahul Banerjee (Archery), Surinder Singh (National Archery Coach), Sanjay Garnaik (International Athletics Coach), Lotak Bindu Dash (International Volleyball Coach), and Baljit Singh Sekhon (International Shooting Official and Head of Delegation). The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the AIU, and the Odisha Government have extended their support to ensure Indian athletes are well prepared. In Odisha, KIIT-DU leads with highest number of players (40) selected in various categories in the upcoming games, while one each from Utkal and Sambalpur Universities have been selected for the event. In all, 42 players are representing Odisha in Germany. Similarly, Odisha is at the second state after Punjab to be sending the maximum number of players to the World University Games. KIIT has been consistently performing well in various sporting events both at home and abroad. In the WUG at Chengdu, China in 2023, Olympian Dutee Chand (Sprinter) won Gold medal while Bhavani Devi was a stand-out athlete in Fencing in the 2023 edition. Several athletes like Manu Bhaker, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, and Swapnil Kusale won medals for India. 40 student-athletes from KIIT to compete in 7 sports disciplines Founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta highlights KIIT's 'Education with Sports' vision Odisha ranks second after Punjab in overall number of players participating in the Games KIIT continues to invest in robust support systems for athletes 'This article is part of sponsored content programme.'
