73 Sports Medal Winners of Chandigarh University get government jobs in 2025-26
Seventy-three student-athletes from Chandigarh University have secured government jobs in various sectors, including the Indian Army and police forces, during the 2025-26 academic year. These appointments were based on their medal-winning performances at state, national, and international sports competitions.
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This demonstrates the effectiveness of sports quotas in Indian government recruitment and the role of universities in fostering professional athletic careers.
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CHANDIGARH, India , July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With outstanding performances in the sports arena, Chandigarh University's 73 medal-winning student-athletes, including 29 females, have been selected for government jobs in the Indian Army, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Paramilitary Forces and various government institutions under the Sports Quota during 2025-26 academic year.
Sharing details, Deepinder Singh Sandhu, Senior Managing Director, Chandigarh University said 73 meritorious student athletes of Chandigarh University have been selected for the government jobs on the basis of their outstanding medal-winning performances at state, national, and international levels in diverse sports, including Athletics, Kayaking and Canoeing, Badminton, Boxing, Fencing, Hockey, Judo, Kabaddi, Swimming, Rowing, Rugby, Table Tennis, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Basketball and Volleyball.
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