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Clinching three Gold Medals of the total four Gold Medals won by India so far at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, Chandigarh University student athletes have delivered a standout performance at the continental sporting event. The remarkable medal haul has come across 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team, Women’s Kabaddi and Men’s Kabaddi, placing Chandigarh University athletes at the heart of India’s golden campaign at one of Asia’s biggest multi-sport events.

Kabaddi emerged as a golden arena for Chandigarh University at the 2026 Asian Games, with four CU athletes featuring across India’s men’s and women’s kabaddi teams, which together secured gold medals in both events.

This year, the Asian Games 2026 are being hosted by Japan, in which athletes from 46 countries are participating in 43 different games. There is nothing wrong with saying that the Asian Games 2026 are one of the biggest sporting platforms across Asia. In other words, the Asian Games 2026 is a grand platform for international athletes to showcase their hard work, dedication, and talent. This year, 20 top-class athletes from Chandigarh University are representing the country in 11 different sports. This massive representation proves why Chandigarh University is known as the manufacturing unit of world-class athletes.

These 20 top-class athletes are representing the country in 11 different sports, including cricket, swimming, boxing, athletics, rugby sevens, weightlifting, shooting, wrestling, rowing, kayaking & canoeing, and kabaddi. In Kabaddi, 4 athletes from Chandigarh University are representing the nation — Pawan Sehrawat, Pushpa Rana, Ashu Malik, and Aslam Inamdar.

In Rugby Sevens and Rowing, six athletes from Chandigarh University (3 each) are representing the nation. In Rugby Sevens, Bhumika Shukla, Sandhyarani, and Amandeep Kaur are representing the nation. On the other hand, Poonam, Gurbani Kaur, and H. Tandonthoi Devi will represent the country in Rowing.

In Athletics and Wrestling, four athletes from Chandigarh University (2 each) are representing the country. In Athletics, Tamanna will compete in the 100m sprint, and Tanya Choudhary will compete in the hammer throw. On the other hand, Rajat Ruhil will wrestle in the 125 kg Greco-Roman category, and Priya Malik will wrestle in the 76 kg freestyle category. Apart from this, CU student Arshdeep Singh will represent the country in Cricket, Aryan Nehra in swimming, Priya in boxing, Valluri Ajay Babu in weightlifting, Suruchi in shooting, and Pooja in kayaking & canoeing.

The massive representation of 20 top-class athletes in 11 different sports proves that Chandigarh University not only provides its students with an education that meets global standards but also provides them with state-of-the-art sports facilities. We are proud of our athletes and hope they will bring glory to the university and the country.

A Proud Moment for Chandigarh University!

CU Student Makes India Proud. Chandigarh University student Suruchi Singh has brought home a Gold Medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed event at the Asian Games 2026. Her remarkable focus, discipline and sporting excellence have made the entire CU community proud. Congratulations, Suruchi, on this golden achievement.

Chandigarh University celebrates a moment of immense pride as its student, Pushpa Rana, leads the Indian Women’s Kabaddi Team as Captain to a historic Gold Medal victory at the Asian Games in Japan.

With determination, leadership, and an unwavering spirit, Pushpa Rana has showcased the power of dedication on the international stage. Her outstanding achievement has brought glory not only to the nation but also to Chandigarh University.

As captain, Pushpa’s leadership and performance reflect the values of excellence, teamwork, discipline, and perseverance that define the spirit of Chandigarh University. Her remarkable journey stands as an inspiration for aspiring athletes and students across the university.

From the CU campus to the international arena, Pushpa Rana has made the nation proud and given the Chandigarh University community another reason to celebrate.

The Indian men’s kabaddi team then completed the kabaddi gold-medal double, retaining its Asian Games crown with a 39–35 victory over Iran in the final. Chandigarh University athletes Ashu Malik, Aslam Inamdar and Pawan Sehrawat were part of the gold-winning Indian squad, giving the university representation in both of India’s kabaddi triumphs at the Games. Chandigarh University’s Suruchi Singh clinched gold in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event.