Jalandhar, 05.08.26-; Writing yet another glorious chapter in India's sporting journey, athletes from Lovely Professional University (LPU) delivered an exceptional performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026, winning eight medals for the nation, including four gold, two silver and two bronze. Competing across boxing, weightlifting, athletics and judo, 11 LPU athletes represented India on one of the world's biggest sporting stages, reaffirming the university's stature as a powerhouse of Indian sport and a consistent contributor to the country's international sporting success.

Completing the university's representation at the Games were Pooja (Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports) in athletics, Sanjana (BPES) in weightlifting and Martina Devi (BA) in weightlifting, each proudly representing India at the prestigious multisport event.

Congratulating the athletes, Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Founder Chancellor of LPU, said, "Every time an LPU athlete steps onto the international stage wearing the Indian jersey, it reflects years of perseverance, disciplined preparation and an ecosystem built to nurture excellence. The outstanding performance of our athletes at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 is a proud moment not only for the university but for the entire nation. We congratulate every athlete who represented India with distinction and remain committed to creating opportunities, infrastructure and academic flexibility that empower talented sportspersons to compete with the very best in the world."