DOIMUKH, May 11: Five athletes representing Rajiv Gandhi University who brought laurels for the University and the state in general were given a warm reception by the University fraternity today led by its Vice-Chancellor Prof. Saket Kushwaha during a felicitation programme.

The Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) contingent bagged medals in the recently-concluded 2nd edition of the Khelo India University Games held at Jain University, Bengaluru from April 23 to May 3. Yame Gyadi clinched the Gold medal under 55 kg category in Individual Kumite, while Sanjay Gamnu and Yaki Dignium bagged Bronze medals. The women’s Kumite team, comprising Karsang Yanga, Yaki Dignium and Reyum Haji, won the bronze medal. Dr. Tadang Minu from RGU and Prakash Limbu from Sangey Lhaden Sports Academy were the team manager and team coach respectively. Around 4000 athletes from over 158 universities competed in the Games, which featured some of the country’s best athletes. 

The Vice Chancellor of RGU Prof Saket Kushwaha while congratulating the team reaffirmed RGU’s dedication to uplift games and sports through various means. On the sidelines of the event, the athletes shared their experiences from the Bangalore Games and expressed their zeal to do better.