LPU shines in weightlifting championships

Lovely Professional University (LPU) hosted weightlifting championships that brought together top athletes from across the nation. LPU dominated the event by emerging as champions in both the Weightlifting Championships. The All India Inter University (AIIU) Men’s Weightlifting Championship saw participation from players across 80 universities, with a total of 320 men competing.

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LPU emerged as the winner of the championship, securing three gold medals, two silver medals, and a bronze medal. The athletes who led LPU to victory were Shubham (gold), Yoginder (gold), Gagandeep Gill (gold), GolumTinku (silver), Komal Karthik (silver), and Himanshu Thapa (bronze). Mangalore University finished as the first runners-up, while Savitribai Phule Pune University remained at second runners-up position. Furthermore, 10 weightlifting athletes from LPU have qualified to participate in the Khelo India Youth Games 2025, marking a significant milestone in sporting excellence.

The NEIZU Women’s Weightlifting Championship drew participation from 40 universities and 250 women athletes from across Northern India. Once again, LPU emerged victorious, securing three gold medals and a silver medal. The winners included Reena (gold), Rima Bhoi (gold), and Swati Yadav (gold), while Bornali earned a silver medal. Punjab University and Punjabi University claimed the first and second runners-up positions, respectively. Notably, all 10 weightlifting athletes from LPU have qualified to participate in the All India Inter University Women’s Championship 2024-2025, set to be held at Himachal Pradesh University.