Jalandhar04.06.25-, In a moment that resonates with immense pride not just for LPU but for the entire nation, thirteen LPU athletes have earned the honour of representing India at the prestigious FISU World University Games 2025 in Germany. This significant event will see around 8,500+ student-athletes and officials from over 150+ countries competing across 18+ different sports, making it one of the largest multi-sport events globally this year.
The selected LPU athletes, coming from diverse academic programs will compete across seven sporting categories, demonstrating the university’s strong presence in athletics, archery, taekwondo, judo, fencing, rowing, and badminton. Abhishek, Abhimanyu, and Pooja will represent India in athletics, while Mrinal Chauhan will compete in archery. Satvinder has been chosen for taekwondo, Khaidem Taibanganbi Chanu for judo, and Sameja Khushi Ishwarbhai for fencing. The rowing team comprises Mohit Kumar, Diksha, Pavitra, Pooja, and Rahul, and Rajul Saini will participate in badminton.
Congratulating the athletes, Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha and Founder Chancellor of LPU, expressed, “This is a proud moment for all of us at LPU. Our students representing India on such a prestigious international stage speaks volumes about the strength of our student-centric educational approach. Through our EduRevolution initiative, we have created an environment where students are encouraged to follow their passions; whether in sports, academics, or any other talent without being constrained by conventional academic pressures. At LPU, we grade students on their strengths and provide flexible, personalized academic support that complements their growth.”