Tripura University clinch East Zone judo championship with 10 medals
By Our Correspondent
Agartala, November 5, 2026
Tripura University have emerged as the overall champions at the East Zone Inter-University Judo Championship 2026-27, winning an impressive haul of 10 medals, including four gold, one silver and five bronze, at the competition held at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
The championship, which was conducted from November 3 to 6, witnessed participation from universities across eastern India. The Tripura University contingent delivered a strong performance across events, demonstrating technical proficiency, discipline and competitive resilience to secure the overall championship title and the coveted trophy.
The medal tally of four gold, one silver and five bronze placed Tripura University at the top of the overall standings, marking a significant achievement for the institution's sporting programme and bringing recognition to the State's university-level sports talent.
The team competed under the guidance of coach Rajkumar, manager Dr Pawan Kumar Singh and assistant coach Radha Halam. Their efforts in preparing and managing the contingent, along with the athletes' sustained training and determination, contributed to the team's success.
The East Zone triumph has also set the stage for the university's next challenge at the national level. Tripura University will participate in the All India Inter-University Judo Championship, scheduled to be held at Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) in Amritsar, Punjab, in January 2027.
The upcoming national championship will provide the players an opportunity to test themselves against the country's leading university judo teams. Having secured the East Zone title, the Tripura University contingent will look to carry its winning momentum into the national competition and add to its medal tally.
The university authorities congratulated the medal-winning players, coach Rajkumar, manager Dr Pawan Kumar Singh and assistant coach Radha Halam on the achievement. The success is expected to provide fresh impetus to sporting activities at the university and encourage aspiring athletes across Tripura.
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