CU Champions are Bridging Academics & Sports Through Scholarship

Chandigarh, Punjab ESTD 2012

Chandigarh University Athletes Make India Proud: Bronze at Asia Rugby Emirates U20 Sevens Championship

When both scholastic excellence and athletic brilliance are at stake, Chandigarh University (CU) is one of the top universities in India. CU recently brought the country and university into the limelight when two of its deserving students, namely, Bhumika Shukla (B.Sc., Indian U20 Rugby Team Captain) and Muskan Piploda (B.A., Indian U20 Rugby Team Player), navigated their way towards winning a bronze medal at the Asia Rugby Emirate U20 Sevens Championship, which was hosted in Rajgir.

This glorious milestone reflects CU’s ambition of nurturing young sportspersons into world champions by offering world-standard infrastructure, mentorship, and opportunities.

Chandigarh University: Centre of Academic and Sporting Excellence

India is seeing a new dawn of sports education, and universities such as Chandigarh University are at the forefront by providing the ideal amalgamation of academics and sports. CU has established a robust sports culture, which is aided by world-class infrastructure, global-standard coaches, nutritional and fitness facilities specially designed for athletes.

Be it national players or international Olympic players, or budding talents like Bhumika and Muskan, the students of CU are making their presence felt both nationally and internationally. This not only adds shine to the reputation of sportspersons of Chandigarh University but also encourages thousands of budding enthusiasts dreaming of studying while fulfilling their passion of playing sports.

Chandigarh University Sports Scholarship: A Platform of Hope for Budding Sportspersons

One of the most impactful initiatives by CU is the Chandigarh University Sports Scholarship, often regarded as one of the most comprehensive sports scholarships in India.

With this program, qualified students receive access to:

Up to a 100% waiver of academic fee depending on their performance.
Professional training and mentorship by national and international coaches.
State-of-the-art sports facilities, exercise centers, and physical therapy resources.
Opportunities to represent both India and CU at global tournaments.

This scholarship is equipping budding sportspersons who want to pursue sports opportunities and forge bright future careers in both arenas.

Inspiring a Future Generation of Champions

The bronze medal at the Asia Rugby Emirate U20 Sevens Championship is not only a victory on the playing field, but a demonstration of the spirit of Indian sportspersons, of perseverance, of team effort.

By committing to supporting its students through its sport scholarship initiative, CU is building the future leaders of Indian sport. From rugby, cricket, basketball, and athletics, through to sport start-ups, there are countless examples of athletes associated with Chandigarh University who continue to inspire and lift Indian sport into a global position.

Conclusion

The recent success of Bhumika Shukla and Muskan Piploda reflects how the Sports Scholarship of Chandigarh University is transforming lives by making aspirational youth think big. With proper amalgamation of academics and sports training, CU makes sure no sportsman is forced into a dilemma of education versus passion.

A salute to our champions and to Chandigarh University for penning Indian sports' future!