How many medals did Punjab University win at the Khelo India University Games event held in 2023?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 69.
- Punjab University won 69 medals in the Khelo India University Games held in 2023.
- The Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2023 concluded on June 3, 2023, with participation from around 4700 athletes representing over 200 universities across India.
- The event featured 21 sporting disciplines, held across four cities—Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, and Noida.
- Punjab University reclaimed the championship title after three years, topping the medals tally with 69 medals—26 gold, 17 silver, and 26 bronze.
- They were followed by Guru Nanak Dev University (Amritsar) and Jain University (Karnataka) in the overall standings.
- The introduction of water sports in this edition added a new and significant dimension to the Games.