Sports varsity prof gets International award in Vietnam

Professor Yogesh Chander Thakur, Dean, Academic Affairs, Sports University of Haryana (SUOH), has received the prestigious “Excellence in Research and Education in Physical Education and Sports Science Award” at the International Eminence Awards 2025, held at the M Village Hotel Ho Guom in Hanoi, Vietnam.

The ceremony was attended by distinguished leaders, academicians and professionals from across the world, celebrating outstanding contributions in the fields of physical education, sports, leadership and education.

The international recognition honours Professor Thakur’s exceptional contributions to research, innovation and academic leadership in the field of physical education and sports sciences. His sustained efforts have played a significant role in strengthening academic excellence, research culture and global engagement at the Sports University of Haryana.

Congratulating him, Ashok Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of SUOH, said, “We are extremely proud of Professor Thakur for this remarkable achievement. Such international recognition reflects the university’s commitment to excellence in research, innovation and quality education, and inspires our entire academic community to strive for greater accomplishments.”