Chandigarh University’s Tanya Choudhary Shatters Hammer Throw Record at Khelo India University Games 2025

In a historic performance, Tanya Choudhary of Chandigarh University clinched the gold medal in the women's Hammer Throw event at the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) Rajasthan 2025, delivering one of the most memorable moments of the competition.

Competing at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, the renowned athlete, who was also a participant at the prestigious Hangzhou Asian Games, achieved a monumental throw of 64.29 metres. This exceptional effort not only secured her the top position on the podium but also shattered the standing KIUG meet record, showcasing her technical capabilities and skills.

The achievement holds particular significance because Choudhary broke her own existing record. Her previous KIUG best stood at 60.61 metres, meaning she improved the meet record by more than 3.6 metres in a single, powerful attempt. Furthermore, this victory marks a remarkable milestone in her career as it completes a hat-trick of KIUG gold medals, confirming her as the undisputed champion in the hammer throw across multiple editions of the university games.

Her winning distance also registered as an improvement on the All India University (AIU) record, solidifying her status as the benchmark for university-level hammer throwers in the country.

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Overall Hammer Throw Results at Khelo India University Games

The intense competition, which featured athletes from 222 universities across India, saw Tanya Choudhary's record-breaking distance place her far ahead of the competition. Securing the silver medal was Haqikat Kaur Grewa of Panjab University, who managed a commendable throw of 51.90 metres. The bronze medal was won by Aman Deep Kaur of Punjabi University, Patiala, with an effort of 45.06 metres. The significant gap between the gold and silver medalist highlights the dominance of Choudhary’s performance on the day.

This success contributed substantially to the medal tally of Chandigarh University, which is performing strongly across various disciplines, including the women's shot put where another gold was secured by Shiksha. The continued success of elite athletes like Tanya Choudhary at the KIUG not only brings glory to her university but also underscores the rapid progress and rising standard of track and field events within the Indian university sports ecosystem.

Platforms like Khelo India University Games and Fit India provides an essential springboard for young talent, guiding them toward future success at national championships and major international tournaments, and inspiring the next generation of Indian athletes.