Last Updated on 02/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
Lovely Professional University (LPU) has achieved a special milestone by becoming the second largest contingent globally after Stanford University (USA) at Paris Olympics 2024. 24 impressive students of LPU have earned the prestigious opportunity to represent India on the global stage, reflecting the University’s unwavering commitment to excellence in sports and education. Let us tell you that the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics this year consists of 117 athletes, of which LPU athletes account for 21%, which is a major achievement for the institute. These students are members of the Indian contingent, which is participating in various sporting disciplines including javelin throw, wrestling, hockey, athletics, weightlifting, shooting, and boxing.
The LPU athletes selected for Paris Olympics 2024 include Tokyo 2020 Olympics men’s javelin throw gold medalist Neeraj Chopra (BA) and star weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (MA Psychology) in the women’s 49 kg category. Apart from this, Indian hockey team members from LPU include Captain Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Shamsher Singh, Mandeep Singh, Sukhjeet Singh. All of them are pursuing BA from LPU. Apart from this, Manpreet Singh and Gurjant, who are pursuing MBA from the institute, are also part of the hockey team. At the same time, student Jarmanpreet Singh is also a member of the team.
“We are incredibly proud and congratulate all our students who not only secured their place in the Indian contingent for the Paris Olympics, but also made Lovely Professional University (LPU) the second largest contingent at the Olympics after Stanford University in the USA. It is a remarkable achievement for any university to represent its country at the Olympics, even if it is just one student participating. It is a unique honour for our 24 students to wear the tricolour at the 2024 Olympics and reflects LPU’s dedication to promoting excellence in sports and education,” – Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Founding Chancellor of LPU.
Other LPU athletes selected for the Paris Olympics include – boxers Lovlina (BA, 75kg), Jasmine (BPEd, 57kg), and Preeti (B.Sc Health and Physical Education, 54kg); wrestlers Anshu (MA English, 57kg), Nisha (68kg), Vinesh (MA Psychology, 50kg), and Antim Panghal (53kg). Besides, athletes Kiran Pahal (BA), Balraj Panwar (BBA, M1X Rowing), Paramjeet, Vikas (men’s 20km race walk), and archers Dheeraj Bommadevara and Tarundeep Roy will also represent LPU at the Olympics. Also, shooter Arjun Singh Cheema (MA Public Administration), who has been selected for the 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team events.
Go India, Go LPU!
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Let us tell you that LPU has invested heavily in building world class sports infrastructure and providing 100% scholarship to promising athletes. This commitment to promote excellence in sports has resulted in LPU students consistently achieving success in national and international competitions. 13 LPU students participated in Tokyo Olympics 2020. They represented India in javelin throw, wrestling, hockey, and athletics, winning 3 medals including 1 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze. This number has now increased to 24 for Paris 2024. In this way, LPU continues to set new standards in sports excellence.
The 33rd Olympiad will feature 329 events in 32 sports during 754 sessions of ceremonies and competitions. 10,500 athletes are participating worldwide, with millions of spectators ready to cheer on the players. For more information, www.lpu.in Go to the website.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)