Prachi Devkar and Samardeep Gill Shine at Khelo India University Games 2025

The Khelo India University Games 2025 have showcased remarkable talent, with Prachi Devkar winning gold in the Women's Steeplechase and Samardeep Gill breaking the Shot Put record. The event, featuring 4,448 athletes from 222 universities, is being held across seven cities in Rajasthan. Chandigarh University leads the medals table, having secured multiple golds in Canoe and Kayaking. With new records being set, the excitement continues as the Games progress.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 5, 2025, 10:46 IST

Prachi Devkar Celebrates Gold in Women's Steeplechase

Prachi Devkar expressed her joy after winning the gold medal in the Women's Steeplechase at the Khelo India University Games 2025. Reflecting on her achievement, she stated, "I am thrilled to have won the gold medal, especially since this is my first time participating in the Khelo India University Games 2025... I performed exceptionally well..." Her victory highlights the remarkable talent emerging at this year's event.

Samardeep Gill Breaks Shot Put Record

Samardeep Singh Gill from the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) set a new All India University (AIU) record in men's Shot Put during the Khelo India University Games in Rajasthan 2025, held at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium. Samardeep, who has triumphed over two-time Asian Games champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor three times this year, launched the shot put to an impressive distance of 19.42 meters on his second attempt, securing the gold medal. Aniket from Guru Kashi University finished second with a throw of 18.08 meters.

Previously, Samardeep held the AIU record at 18.76 meters and the KIUG record at 18.75 meters. He has consistently thrown over 19 meters this year, showcasing his exceptional form in Jaipur.

Overview of Khelo India University Games 2025

The fifth edition of the Khelo India University Games 2025 is taking place across seven cities in Rajasthan. A total of 4,448 athletes from 222 universities are competing in 23 medal events. The Games are organized under the Sports Authority of India in partnership with the Rajasthan State Sports Council and are hosted by Poornima University.

New 4x100m Meet Record Achieved

Olympian Animesh Kujur, who holds national records in the 100m and 200m, concluded the competition for KIIT on a high note by leading his team to a new 4x100m meet record with a time of 40.09 seconds. The silver medalists from Mahatma Gandhi University matched the previous KIUG record of 40.76 seconds, which was held by Mangalore University.

Chandigarh University Dominates Medals Table

With only one day remaining in the competition, Chandigarh University has increased its lead in the medals tally to 41 by winning seven gold medals in Canoe and Kayaking on Thursday. The university's dominance in these events contributed to three new records in athletics, bringing the total to 12 records set over four days.