Swasti Singh and Khoirom Rejiya Devi Shine for KIIT University Clinch Silver and Bronze in 3KM Pursuit Women on the second day of All India Inter University Cycling Championship
The All India Inter University Cycling (Men & Women) Championship 2025, being hosted by KIIT & KISS Bhubaneswar, continued to witness thrilling performances on its second day. Among the standout athletes, Swasti Singh and Khoirom Rejiya Devi of KIIT University secured the Silver and Bronze medals, respectively, in the 3KM Pursuit Women category, bringing pride to their university.
This prestigious championship is organized under the aegis of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, with the support of the Cycling Federation of India and Odisha Cycling Association. The event is taking place at the Minati Mohapatra Cycling Velodrome, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from March 9 to 13, 2025.
Medal Winners – Day 2 Results
3KM Pursuit Women
Ø Danole Pooja Baban – Guru Nanak Dev University (Gold)
Ø Swasti Singh – KIIT University (Silver)
Ø Khoirom Rejiya Devi – KIIT University (Bronze)
4KM Pursuit Men
Ø Khetaram Chiga – Guru Nanak Dev University (Gold)
Ø Bilal Ahmad Dar – Guru Nanak Dev University (Silver)
Ø Vasudev Bishnoi – Lovely Professional University (Bronze)
Sprint Men
Ø Atharva Patil – University of Kerala (Gold)
Ø Birpartap Singh – Guru Nanak Dev University (Silver)
Ø Ritesh – Guru Nanak Dev University (Bronze)
Sprint Women
Ø Shweta Balu Gunjal – Guru Nanak Dev University (Gold)
Ø Santi Biswas – Lovely Professional University (Silver)
Ø Srimati Jesudasan – University of Kerala (Bronze)
Medal Ceremony:
The medalists were honored in this medal ceremony, graced by the esteemed presence of Ms. Minati Mohapatra, First Arjuna Awardee from Odisha in Cycling & President Odisha Cycling Association who congratulated the winners and applauded their dedication to the sport.
Expressing her gratitude, Ms. Swasti Singh and Ms. Khoirom Rejiya Devi thanked Prof. (Dr.) Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT, KISS & KIMS, for his continuous support and encouragement. She credited KIIT University for providing world-class training facilities and guidance, which played a significant role in her achievement.
On this occasion, Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Hon’ble Founder of KIIT, KISS & KIMS, extended his heartfelt congratulations to all the medalists and appreciated their stellar performances on such a prestigious platform. The championship continues to be a stage for India’s best university cyclists, with intense competition and remarkable displays of endurance and skill.