Chandigarh University rode on their stupendous performance in canoe and kayaking to successfully defend their overall championship crown at the 2025 Khelo India University Games on Friday. Chandigarh University finished their campaign with a total of 67 medals, including 42 gold, 14 silver and 11 bronze. Lovely Professional University (LPU) ended their KIUG campaign as the runner-up with 32 golds, 25 silver and 22 bronze medals. Hon’ble Minister of State Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse graced the colourful closing ceremony at Poornima University as curtains came down on the 12-day multi-sport extravaganza. Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan Dr Prem Chand Bairwa and Hon’ble Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of Rajasthan Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore also attended the glittering function. Chandigarh University won 23 out of the 30 gold medals on offer in Canoe and Kayaking, a sports discipline which made its debut at the KIUG, six in swimming and five in athletics, two in wrestling and one each in weightlifting, shooting, cycling, archery, table tennis and kabaddi. Lovely Professional University (LPU) finished their …