India’s first-ever Wushu Squad for World University Games 2023 includes three Chandigarh University students
Three CU students kick into India’s first ever Squad for Wushu in World University Games 2023
India’s first-ever Wushu Squad for World University Games 2023 includes three Chandigarh University students
CU students all set to create history as they prepare to represent India’s Wushu team in WUG China
Three students of Chandigarh University (CU) have been
selected in India’s Squad for Wushu that is all set to participate in the 32nd
edition of International University Sports Federation Summer World
University Games 2023 in Chengdu, China for the time ever.
It is a moment of pride for the University as it is the first
time ever that India’s team is participating in Wushu in the World University
Games, and three out of the 8-member Squad representing the country includes the
students of Chandigarh University- Bhanu Singh, Sharwan Kumar, and Ravi
Simhamar.
About 8000 athletes from 150 countries will participate in
this international tournament, which will be held from July 28 to August 8. The
selection trials for the Indian Squad- Wushu were conducted a few weeks back at
Chandigarh University campus, where athletes from nearly 200 universities had
participated. The students are currently undergoing their training for the
championship at respective camps.
Prior to this, Bhanu Singh won two silver medals in the 32nd
Senior National Wushu Championship held in Pune, whereas Sharwan won one silver
medal in the same Championship. Ravi won a bronze medal for Haryana state in
the Senior National Wushu Championship held in Srinagar in 2022.
Expressing their gratitude towards Chandigarh University in helping
them balance their academics and game, all three Wushu athletes said,
“Chandigarh University has always laid emphasis on sports and encourages the
students to pursue career in this field. It is owing to the support from the
University that the students are able to pursue their academic courses while focusing
on their games, participating in different national and international events and
winning laurels at different levels.”
Bhanu, Sharwan and Ravi also shared that that Chandigarh
University provides them monthly scholarships of Rs. 5,500, Rs. 4,500, and Rs.
4,500, respectively.
Chandigarh University Chancellor has expressed immense pride
in the achievements of the students and congratulated them. He said,
“Chandigarh University has always taken pride in the accomplishments of its students
in all spheres and appreciated their achievements. The University extends full
support to students in the field of sports by providing world-class facilities
for training purposes, well-trained coaches for guidance, and financial support
through monthly scholarships.”
Notably, Chandigarh University students have been performing
remarkably in sports, and have won laurels and medals in various national and
international tournaments across various games. Previously, CU students have
won 16 medals, including 7 gold medals in Khelo India Games along with the
overall trophy in weightlifting (women).
Additionally, CU students bagged the Runner’s Up trophy in
men’s category and 2nd Runner’s Up in women’s category for India in the 6th
Roll Ball World Cup 2023 held in Pune.