Mandi Gobindgarh, March 7- Desh Bhagat University's men and women grappling teams have brought laurels to the university by winning a total of 14 medals by showcasing their excellent talent in the All India Inter University Grappling Championship held at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
The university's men's team secured second position in this competition. The team achieved this great feat by winning 4 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals. Details of winning athletes: Gold medalist: Ankur - 68 kg (GI), Gajendra Hooda - 74 kg (GI), Aman - 66 kg (GI), Sahil - 98 kg (No-GI), Silver medalist: Ankur - 68 kg (No-GI), Sahil - 98 kg (No-GI), Ajeet Chaudhary - 66 kg (No-GI), Vinay - 82 kg (No-GI). Bronze Medallists: Mohit – 98+ Kg (No-GI), Vikram – 50 Kg (No-GI.
Similarly, the Women’s Grappling Team of the University also won 2 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Medal. The names of the winning women athletes are as follows: Gold Medallists: Anshika Antil – 50 Kg (GI), Anshika Antil – 50 Kg (No-GI), Silver Medallist: Tamanna – 62 Kg (No-GI), Bronze Medallist: Raunak Hooda – 46 Kg (GI).
The University leadership, comprising Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh, Pro-Chancellor Dr. Tajinder Kaur, President Dr. Sandeep Singh, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Abhijit H Joshi, Chancellor’s Advisor Dr. Virendra Singh and Vice-President Dr. Harsh Sadavarti felicitated the players for their outstanding performance and extended hearty congratulations on their achievements.