Question: Which university topped the medal table in the first edition of Khelo India University Games, 2020?
(a) Punjab University, Punjab
(b) Savitribai Phule Pune University, Maharashtra
(c) Punjabi University, Patiala
(d) Mangalore, University, Karnataka
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- The first edition of the Khelo India University Games, 2020 was held from 22 February, 2020 to 1 March 2020, at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Khelo India University Games via video link. A total of 17 sports competitions were held in it.
- In its first edition, the University of Punjab topped the medal table with a total of 46 medals (17 gold, 19 silver, 10 bronze).
- Savitribai Phule Pune University, Maharashtra finished second in the medal table with a total of 37 medals (17 gold, 11 silver, 9 bronze).
- Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab secured the third position with a total of 33 medals (13 gold, 6 silver, 14 bronze) in the medal table.
- Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra were present at the closing ceremony.
- In this, India’s star runner Dutee Chand represented Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and won gold medals in the 200m and 100m race events.
- The official logo and jersey and schedule of the Khelo India University Games were unveiled on 6 January 2020 by Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and the Chief Minister of Odisha.
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