By Srinagar,Dec-30-2025:
Cluster University of Srinagar (CUS) has brought laurels to Jammu and Kashmir as its student Mohammad Unzer Bhat secured third position in the 79 kg category at the National University Games in Men’s Weightlifting, held at Panjab University, Chandigarh.
In addition to the podium finish, Unzer Bhat has also emerged among the Top 16 weightlifters at the All-India level, marking a significant milestone in university sports and making him the only athlete from the Kashmir Division to achieve this distinction in the championship.
The achievement reflects the athlete’s consistent training, competitive discipline, and dedication, and highlights the growing presence of Cluster University of Srinagar in national-level sporting platforms.
The University has acknowledged the institutional support extended to the weightlifting contingent. The guidance provided by the Sports Section under Prof. (Dr.) G. M. Lone, Sports Secretary, the coordination by the Sports Committee led by Convener Dr. Sheikh Burhan ul Haque, and the on-ground support by Dr. Jameel Ahmad Qurashi, Assistant Professor and Manager and Coach of the Weightlifting Team, contributed to the effective participation of the team at the championship.
Cluster University of Srinagar reiterates its commitment to promoting sports as an essential component of holistic education and student development, and extended best wishes to Mohammad Unzer Bhat for his future competitions at national and international platforms.
The performance at the National University Games further positions Cluster University of Srinagar among emerging institutions making consistent contributions to university-level sports in the country.
The podium finish underscores the strengthening sports ecosystem at CUS, marked by structured training support, competitive exposure, and sustained encouragement for student-athletes to perform at national platforms.
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