Patiala: Punjabi University, Patiala, became overall champions in the track events during the All India Inter-University Cycling Championship that is underway at the university. Both men and women cyclists of the university won first place in their respective categories. Giving information in this regard, dircetor sports Dr Rajkumar Sharma informed that Rekha Rani of Punjabi University was declared best women cyclist, whereas, Vinayak from Kerela University won the honour in men’s category.

Cycling coach of the university Mittarpal Singh said he was delighted with the performance of cyclists and were hoping spectacular performances in road events also. In track events, Kerela University and GND University eves, Amritsar, finished second and third, respectively, behind Punjabi Universituy.

In men’s section, while Punjabi University was the winner, GND University and Kerela University finished second and third, respectively. Patiala SSP Gurpreet Singh Gill gave away prizes to the winners.

Meanwhile, in 20 km time trial event of road cycling, GND University eves won gold medal while Punjabi University, Patiala and Kerela University were second and third, respectively. In 48 km time trial event of road cycling in men section, Kurukshetra University lads outclassed the opponents to win gold medal whereas GND University and Punjabi University were second and third, respectively.

The Tribune