All India Inter-University Wushu Championship | Outstanding performance exemplifies dedication, talent of student-athletes: KU VC

Srinagar, Feb 18: The Kashmir University (KU) sports teams continue to shine with remarkable achievements in the current session of the sports calendar of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

As per the statement, in its inaugural appearance at the All India Inter-University Wushu Championship held at Jammu University, the KU Wushu team secured an impressive haul of 4 medals, comprising 1 Gold, 2 Silver, and 1 Bronze, read an official press release issued here. In the men's category, Musharraf Qayoom clinched the Silver medal in the 52 kg weight category, while Saleem Kumar secured the Gold medal in the 56 kg weight category, and Syed Mohammad Azim bagged the Bronze medal in the 65 kg weight category. In the women's division, Mehreen achieved the Silver medal in the 65 kg weight category, it read.

In her message, Vice Chancellor, Kashmir University, Prof Nilofer Khan said "the outstanding performance of our Wushu team exemplifies the dedication and talent of our student-athletes. We are immensely proud of their achievements and will continue to support their endeavours in sports," an official spokesperson quoted Prof Khan as saying.