LPU Clinches Victory in the Prestigious 2024-25 Weightlifting AIU Men’s and NEIZU Women’s Championships

PHAGWARA: Lovely Professional University (LPU) hosted weightlifting championships that brought together top athletes from across the nation. LPU dominated the event by emerging as champions in both the Weightlifting Championships. The All India Inter University (AIIU) Men’s Weightlifting Championship saw participation from players across 80 universities, with a total of 320 men competing. LPU emerged as the winner of this highly competitive championship, securing an impressive 3 Gold Medals, 2 Silver Medals, and 1 Bronze Medal. The athletes who led LPU to victory were Shubham (Gold), Yoginder (Gold), Gagandeep Gill (Gold), GolumTinku (Silver), Komal Karthik (Silver), and Himanshu Thapa (Bronze). Mangalore University finished as the first runner-up, while Savitribai Phule Pune University stood in the second runner-up position. Furthermore, 10 weightlifting athletes from LPU have qualified to participate in the Khelo India Youth Games 2025, marking a significant milestone in sporting excellence.

The NEIZU Women’s Weightlifting Championship drew participation from 40 universities and 250 women athletes across Northern India. Once again, LPU emerged victorious, securing 3 Gold Medals and 1 Silver Medal. The winners included Reena (Gold), Rima Bhoi (Gold), and Swati Yadav (Gold), while Bornali earned the Silver Medal. Punjab University and Punjabi University claimed the first and second runner-up positions, respectively. Notably, all 10 weightlifting athletes from LPU have qualified to participate in the All India Inter University Women’s Championship 2024-2025, set to be held at Himachal Pradesh University.