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1st Khelo India University Games concludes in Bhubaneswar

The Khelo India University Games concluded in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Punjab University, Chandigarh took home the champions trophy-winning 46 medals including 17 gold, 19 silver, and 10 bronze. Savitribai Phule Pune University claimed the second position and Punjabi University, Patiala declared as the second runners up.

A total of 113 universities took part in the games. India’s fastest woman Dutee Chand representing Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology clinched the gold medal with a timing of 23.66 seconds in the 200m final.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Utkal Divas or Odisha Day falls every year on 01st April.
  • CM of Odisha: Naveen Patnaik; Governor of Odisha: Ganeshi Lal.

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