Chandigarh University lifts the Overall Championship Trophy at 36th AIU Inter-University National Youth Festival
Chandigarh University becomes the Only Private University in India to win AIU’S Overall Trophy Two Times
CU grabs 25 Medals during 36th
AIU Inter-University Youth Festival 2023 in Bengaluru
CU creates a record by winning the North
Zone Inter-University Youth Festival 2023 three times
consecutively in five years
Chandigarh
University Gharuan has lifted the Overall Championship Trophy at the 36th
AIU Inter-University Youth Festival 2023 organized by Association of Indian
Universities (AIU) at Jain University, Bengaluru. Prior to this, CU won the
Overall Trophy in the 35th AIU Inter-University Youth Festival held
in 2020. With this, Chandigarh University has also become the only Private
University in India to win the championship two times in two consecutive years.
CU also won the winner’s trophy for marvelous performance in contests of
literary, music, art, theatre, and fine arts during the championship. As many
as 39 students from Chandigarh University participated in the championship
under different categories, and won the overall trophy along with 25 medals,
including 24 gold and 1 silver, in different categories.
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In last five
years, Chandigarh University has got the First Runner-Up one time, and won the
championship two times. In 2023, the university competed against 900+
universities from various parts of the country out of which a total of 126
teams reached the national level and took part in various contests of music,
theatre, art, literary, and dance. Chandigarh University qualified for the
national level championship after a glorious win in the 36th North
Zone Inter-University Youth Festival 2023 held in Jammu. CU has won
the North Zone Championship three times consecutively in a period of five years.
Lovely Professional University won the First Runners-Up Trophy during the
championship.
Chandigarh University
bagged the Overall Championship Trophy by winning the first positions in
different categories. In literary, CU won all 9 medals with a remarkable
performance. During the festival, One Act Play named ‘Kashima’ by CU students
was performed for the fifth time on a national stage, which has been winning
the contest every year. The play showcases the story of atrocities faced by
girls in the society while living in the era where everyone talks about equal
rights for all genders and women empowerment.
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Delighted with
the achievement of the university, Chandigarh University Chancellor Satnam
Singh Sandhu said, “Winning the Overall Trophy at 36th AIU Inter-University
Youth Festival 2023 is a matter of great pride for Chandigarh University, which
has been possible due to the outstanding performances by the talented students.
As an institution of Higher Education, Chandigarh University takes the
responsibility of mentoring the young talents and encouraging them to follow
their passion towards success. Since its inception, the university has nurtured
some of the best talents in the fields of theatre, dance and music.”
He also shared
that a budget of Rs. 4 Crore has been allocated by the university to promote
culture, art, and theatre on the campus. In addition, Chandigarh University
offers scholarship to more than 150 students every year based on their talent.
Chandigarh
University Pro-Chancellor Dr. R S Bawa said, “With an aim to promote new
talents in fields of art and culture & mentor them for greater heights of
success, Chandigarh University Gharuan has always laid a special emphasis on
holistic development of students and enrich them with all the skills required
to make a mark in respective fields. Department of Student Welfare with
competent Directors and artists organizes various workshops and conferences to
train students in the field of art and culture. In addition, several curricular
events are organized from time-to-time to enable students to realize their
potential and showcase their talents.”