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The Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- The Wire
Global Podium Finish: Chitkara University Celebrates International Medals in Sports
Chandigarh, India (NewsVoir) Chitkara University celebrates a proud and historic moment as two of its students secure podium finishes on the international sports stage, bringing national recognition and glory to the institution. Payas Jain, a first-year MBA student, secured the Silver Medal in Men's Doubles at the prestigious WTT Contender Buenos Aires in Argentina. Competing against top international talent, Payas showcased exceptional skill and determination, reinforcing his position as one of India's rising stars in table tennis. At the same time, Devika Sihag, a third-year BBA student at Chitkara Business School, made history by winning India's first-ever Bronze Medal in Mixed Team Badminton at the World University Games 2025 held in Germany. Her achievement marks a landmark moment for Indian university sports and highlights her consistent focus and discipline on the court. These outstanding performances underline Chitkara University's strong support system for students who strive for excellence beyond academics. The University offers world-class infrastructure, expert mentorship, and an environment that empowers students to pursue their dreams with confidence. 'We are immensely proud of both Payas and Devika. Their achievements speak volumes about their dedication and hard work, and also reflect the University's belief in creating opportunities for students to excel in every field,' said Dr Madhu Chitkara, Pro Chancellor, Chitkara University. These international victories are not just medals. They are powerful reminders of what young talent can achieve with the right encouragement, discipline, and belief. Chitkara University remains committed to supporting its students in every pursuit, whether academic, athletic, or personal. About Chitkara University Chitkara University, a leading private university in India, is recognised for its focus on practical, industry-aligned education. Offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, the university is known for its cutting-edge research, innovation, and strong industry partnerships, aiming to produce graduates well-prepared to meet the challenges of the global marketplace. For more information log in to university website: (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Newsvoir and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.).
Fashion Value Chain
3 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Global Podium Finish: Chitkara University Celebrates International Medals in Sports
Chitkara University celebrates a proud and historic moment as two of its students secure podium finishes on the international sports stage, bringing national recognition and glory to the institution. Chitkara University students shine globally with proud podium finishes, bringing glory to the nation Payas Jain, a first-year MBA student, secured the Silver Medal in Men's Doubles at the prestigious WTT Contender Buenos Aires in Argentina. Competing against top international talent, Payas showcased exceptional skill and determination, reinforcing his position as one of India's rising stars in table tennis. At the same time, Devika Sihag, a third-year BBA student at Chitkara Business School, made history by winning India's first-ever Bronze Medal in Mixed Team Badminton at the World University Games 2025 held in Germany. Her achievement marks a landmark moment for Indian university sports and highlights her consistent focus and discipline on the court. These outstanding performances underline Chitkara University's strong support system for students who strive for excellence beyond academics. The University offers world-class infrastructure, expert mentorship, and an environment that empowers students to pursue their dreams with confidence. 'We are immensely proud of both Payas and Devika. Their achievements speak volumes about their dedication and hard work, and also reflect the University's belief in creating opportunities for students to excel in every field,' said Dr Madhu Chitkara, Pro Chancellor, Chitkara University. These international victories are not just medals. They are powerful reminders of what young talent can achieve with the right encouragement, discipline, and belief. Chitkara University remains committed to supporting its students in every pursuit, whether academic, athletic, or personal. About Chitkara University Chitkara University, a leading private university in India, is recognised for its focus on practical, industry-aligned education. Offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, the university is known for its cutting-edge research, innovation, and strong industry partnerships, aiming to produce graduates well-prepared to meet the challenges of the global marketplace. For more information log in to university website:
Hans India
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
UTT Season 6: Stanley's Chennai Lions eye breakthrough against Harmeet Desai-driven Dempo Goa Challengers
Stanley's Chennai Lions will be searching for their first tie win of the campaign when they take on reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Monday. Chennai may still be searching for their first tie win of the season, but UTT's distinctive format–where every game matters–has kept them firmly in the playoff conversation. Despite four straight defeats, Chennai sit fifth on the table, level on points with Dempo Goa Challengers, thanks to narrow margins and consistent game hauls. With an average of 6.5 games won per tie, they remain one of the most dangerous teams in the league – even without a tie win. Much of that credit goes to Fan Siqi and Payas Jain. China's Fan, who suffered her first loss of the season against Yashaswini Ghorpade in the previous tie, remains one of the league's most dominant paddlers across serve and shot stats. Payas, meanwhile, has quietly become one of the most complete players in the league - his serve success ranks second (64%), forehand fourth (51%), and backhand inside the top 10. A possible face-off between him and Harmeet Desai - Goa's unbeaten talisman - could be pivotal. Fan's potential match-up against Zeng Jian or Krittwika Sinha Roy, both of whom are also yet to lose this season, is one to keep an eye on, too. Reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers come in as the more settled outfit, gunning for a third straight playoffs appearance. At the core of their campaign are Harmeet, Zeng, and Krittwika – collectively contributing 18 of Goa's 26 points (after three ties). Harmeet, in particular, has been sharp, boasting the third-best backhand win rate in the league (42%), while Zeng continues to boss both flanks with top-five win percentages on forehand and backhand. With Tiago Apolonia and the Harmeet-Zeng duo still looking for consistency in doubles, Goa will be eyeing this tie as a chance to firm up their top-four credentials. However, Chennai's resilience and their ability to keep every tie close mean this could be a crucial swing fixture in the playoff race. Squads- Stanley's Chennai Lions: Fan Siqi (China), Kirill Gerassimenko (Kazakhstan), Payas Jain, Sudhanshu Grover, Poymantee Baisya, Nikhat Banu. Dempo Goa Challengers: Zeng Jian (Singapore), Harmeet Desai, Tiago Apolonia (Portugal), Ronit Bhanja, Krittwika Sinha Roy, Sayali Wani.
The Hindu
02-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
ThunderBlades edge Lions, begin campaign on a winning note
'Let's make some noise!' It was the mantra for Kolkata ThunderBlades, the latest entrant to the Ultimate Table Tennis bandwagon. The franchise owners left no stone unturned in getting a fan army in the stands and the paddlers responded as they edged past Chennai Lions to start off their sojourn on a winning note. Setting the tone Ankur Bhattacharjee blanked the fancied Kirill Gerassimenko 3-0 to set the tone before Adriana Diaz, the Puerto Rican world No. 17, marked her return to UTT after seven years by winning the deciding game of the tie against former national champion Poymantee Baisya to hand ThunderBlades an 8-7 win. Ankur was the pick of the day's proceedings. After overpowering the world No. 55 in the opening game, the second game witnessed a spree of rallies with Gerassimenko trying to take control. Ankur's class was displayed in the 23-shot rally at 8-7 in the second game when the Indian finished it off with a forehand top-spin. In the third game, the backhand jab followed by a robust backhand winner at 9-7 left Gerassimenko stunned. Even though Fan Siqi brought parity to the tie with a clean slate against Selenadeepthi Selvakumar, the last game that Ankur and Diaz snatched in the mixed doubles against Payas Jain and Fan proved to be crucial. Jain also had an impressive UTT debut as he stretched Quadri to the hilt before the African veteran claimed a narrow win. The results: Kolkata ThunderBlades bt Stanley's Chennai Lions 8-7 (Ankur Bhattacharjee bt Kirill Gerassimenko 11-4, 11-10, 11-7; Selenadeepthi Selvakumar lost to Fan Siqi 8-11, 10-11, 6-11; Ankur & Adriana Diaz lost to Payas Jain & Fan 6-11, 4-11, 11-8; Quadri Aruna bt Payas Jain 11-3, 8-11, 11-9; Adriana bt Poymantee Baisya 11-6, 7-11, 11-6). U Mumba TT bt Ahmedabad SG Pipers 10-5 (Lilian Bardet bt SFR Snehit 11-4, 11-9, 4-11; Yashaswini Ghorpade bt Ayhika Mukherjee 8-11, 11-7, 11-4; Bernadette Szocs & Akash Pal bt Ayhika & Ricardo Walther 11-4, 10-11, 11-6; Pal lost to Walther 11-8, 6-11, 5-11; Szocs bt Georgia Piccolin 11-4, 11-10, 11-9). Tuesday's fixture: Jaipur Patriots vs Chennai Lions (5 p.m.).
