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India is sending a 300-strong contingent to the FISU World University Games 2025 in Germany. The event, often called the 'Olympics for university athletes,' will see participation from over 9,200 athletes globally. India aims to improve on its 2023 performance, where it secured 26 medals, including 11 golds. Shooting stars like Aishwary Tomar and Manu Bhaker will be key to India's success.

Key Points: 300 Indian Athletes to Compete in FISU World University Games 2025

  • India targets better performance than 2023's 26 medals
  • Shooting stars Aishwary Tomar and Manu Bhaker lead the contingent
  • Event features 18 sports across 6 German cities
  • Over 9,200 athletes from 150 nations competing
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FISU World University Games 2025: 300-strong Indian contingent to compete in Germany

India sends 300 student-athletes to Germany for FISU World University Games 2025, aiming to surpass their 2023 medal tally.

"India will be aiming to outdo their performance in the 2023 Chengdu edition, where they registered a seventh-place finish with 26 medals. – Olympics.com"

Rhine-Ruhr, July 15

300 Indian student-athletes from more than 60 universities will represent the tricolour during the FISU World University Games 2025, scheduled to be held from Wednesday till July 27 at Rhine-Ruhr, Germany.

The competition, often referred to as the 'Olympics for university athletes', is held every two years and serves as a platform for student athletes aged 17 to 25, as per Olympics.com.

The competition will feature over 9,200 athletes from 150 countries, making it the largest FISU World University Games to date.

India will be aiming to outdo their performance in the 2023 Chengdu edition, where they registered a seventh-place finish with 26 medals, including 11 gold, five silver and 10 bronze. The majority of these medals came from shooting, which contributed a total of 14 medals, out of which eight were gold.

Notable performers included Olympian Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, who bagged four medals and Manu Bhaker (who would win two bronze medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics), who secured two pistol event golds. Jyothi Yarraji, Amlan Borgohain and Priyanka Goswami also delivered inspiring podium finishes in the athletes.

India has been a key fixture of this competition since its inaugural edition in 1959, and the upcoming edition will be the 32nd. The event will feature 18 sports across 23 venues in six German cities, including Bochum, Duisburg, Essen, Mulheim an der Ruhr, Hagen, and Berlin.

FISU World University Games 2025 Rhine-Ruhr sports listArchery, artistic gymnastics, athletics, badminton, basketball, diving, fencing, judo, rhythmic gymnastics, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, volleyball, water polo, 3x3 basketball, beach volleyball and rowing.

- ANI

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Priya S
Wonderful to see such large participation from India! But I wish our universities invested more in sports infrastructure like Western countries do. Our athletes achieve so much despite limited facilities.
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Aman W
Last time our shooters made us proud. This time hoping for medals in athletics and badminton too! Go team India 💪
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Sarah B
As an exchange student in India, I'm amazed by the sports talent here. Looking forward to seeing Indian athletes shine in Germany! The university games are such an important platform.
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Vikram M
Why isn't cricket included? It's such a popular sport in Indian universities. Would have been great to see our boys and girls dominate there too!
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Nisha Z
Heartening to see representation from 60+ universities across India. Shows sports culture is spreading beyond just a few elite institutions. Let's aim for top 5 this time!

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