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KIUG 2023: Sakshi inspires Chandigarh University to clinch women’s Kabaddi gold

Guwahati, Feb 22 (UNI) As the women’s Kabaddi final between Chandigarh University and Bharati Vidyapeeth in the 4th Khelo India University Games 2023 Ashtalakshmi, headed towards a nail-biting finish, the instruction from Chandigarh skipper Sakshi Sharma started becoming precise and the players diligently followed them to perfection.
Chandigarh University made their KIUG debut for the first time in four years thanks to the leadership of Sakshi and went on to win the gold medal in their very first appearance.
Sakshi, 21, who is originally from Himachal Pradesh and joined the Chandigarh University last year to pursue MA in English, has been instrumental in building a young team this year by leading from the front.
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