Jodhpur, December 2: Chitkara University’s men will take on Chandigarh University as they defeated Jain University and Adamas University, respectively, in the edition of the Khelo India University Games at the Chainpura Indoor Stadium today. Chitkara’s men won 3-0, but Chandigarh’s men dropped a tie before winning 3-1 to enter the final.

In the women’s semifinals, Chitkara made short work of Panjab University with a 3-0 verdict. Still, Sneha Bhowmick turned it around for Adamas University, despite the heroics of Hardee Patel and Ananya Chande. The last two made all the hard work, but a lucky drop after the ball hit the net cord earned Adamas and Sneha the crucial point in a decisive deuce game.

Chitkara University overcame SRM University 3–1 after a shaky start. SRM’s M.R. Balamurugan gave his team an early lead, but Chitkara bounced back through strong performances from Yashansh and Wesley, sealing the tie with determined play. Jain University edged past the University of Calcutta 3–2 in a tense encounter. Akash was the star for Jain, winning both his matches, while Yeshwant secured the deciding victory to carry Jain varsity into the next round.

Adamas University defeated CT University 3–1 in yet another spirited contest. Aniket played a crucial role, winning two matches—both hard-fought five-game ties—to ensure Adamas’ progression. Chandigarh University also advanced with a 3–1 win over Veer Narmad South Gujarat University. Divyansh and Jash led the charge with composed performances, wrapping up a confident victory.

In the women’s division, Adamas University produced a commanding 3–0 triumph over SRM University. Sneha, Prithoki, and Sampriti were in fine form, with Sneha rallying back impressively after losing the first two games. Chandigarh University followed suit, blanking Jain University 3–0 in a clinical display of dominance. Ridhima, Ananya, and Hardee maintained steady control throughout, showcasing consistency and teamwork.

Panjab University staged a thrilling comeback to edge University of Calcutta 3–2. After early setbacks, Swetapadma turned the tide around with two crucial victories, guiding Panjab into the semifinals. Chitkara University defeated Osmania University 3–1, with Suhana starring in both her matches. Pritha added a straight-games win to secure Chitkara’s semifinal berth.

Results (Team):

Men: Semifinals: Chitkara University bt Jain University 3-0 (Yashansh Malik bgt Yeshwant P. 11-6, 6-11, 9-11, 11-4, 11-7, Raegan Albuquerque bt Akjash K.J. 11-8, 11-5, 11-4, Wesley Ddo Rosario bt Varun Kashpyap 11-7, 11-6, 11-7); Chandigarh University bt Adamas University 3-1 (Divyansh Srivastava bt Aniket Sen Choudhury 10-12, 11-8, 11-6, 7-11, 11-7, Jash Modi lost to Bodhisagtwa Choudhury 8-11, 14-12, 10-12, 8-11, Kushal Chopda bt Kasture Sagar Babu 11-t5, 11-8, 12-10, Jash bt Aniket 11-6, 11-7, 11-3).

Quarterfinals: Chitkara bt SRM University 3-1 (Raegan lost to M.R. Balamurugan 9-11, 12-14, 7-11, Yashansh bt P.I. Lakshmanan 11-7, 11-2, 11-6, Wesley bt Amrit Afthab 11-13, 11-6, 9-11, 11-4, 11-9, Yashansh bt Balamurugan 8-11, 11-9, 11-9, 11-9); Jain bt University of Calcutta 3-2 (Yeshwant los to Praneet Bhaskar 4-11, 7-11, 11-9, 11-7, 8-11, Akash bt Sourajit Halder 8-11, 12-10, 11-2, 11-3, Sanjay losgt to Ankan Chakraborty 10-12, 11-3, 8-11, 7-11, Akash bt Praneet 11-6, 7-11, 9-11, 11-3, 11-6, Yeshwant bt Sourajit 11-6, 4-11, 11-5, 11-3); Adamas bt CT University 3-1 (Aniket bt Satyam Giri Gupta 11-8, 11-3, 13-11, Bodhisatwa bt Arjav Gupta 11-2, 11-3, 9-11, 11-2, Kasture lost to Harkunwar Singh 11-9, 5-11, 11-3, 7-11, 15-17, Aniket bt Arjav 16-14, 11-2, 10-12, 9-11, 11-7); Chandigarh bt Veer Narmad SG University 3-1 (Divyansh bt Ayas Murad 5-11, 12-10, 11-6, 14-12, Jash bt Madlani Pratham 11-9, 9-11, 7-11, 11-8, 14-12, Kushal lost to M. Burhanuddin 8-11, 11-8, 11-7, 6-11, 9-11, Jash bt Ayaz 11-5, 3-11, 11-7, 11-8).

Women: Semifinals: Chitkara University bt Panjab University 3-0 (Suhana Saini bt Neha Singh 13-11, 11-3, 11-8, Pritha Vartikar bt Pelf 11-8, 11-5, 12-10, Lakshita Narang bt Paavan 11-1, 11-1, 11-5); Adamas University bt Chandigarh University 3-2 (Prithoki Chakraborty bt Hardee Patel 11-8, 11-5, 11-4, Sneha Bhowmick lost to Ananya Chande 4-11, 10-12, 11-4, 11-6, 10-12, Sampriti Roy bt Ridhima Kapoor 11-6, 11-4, 11-13, 11-8, Prithoki lost to Annya 11-7, 11-5, 8-11, 5-11, 11-13, Sneha bt Hardee 9-11, 11-7, 5-11, 16-14, 14-12).

Quarterfinals: Adamas bt SRM University 3-0 (Sneha bt Kavyashri Baskar 7-11, 9-11, 11-7, 11-7, 11-6, Prithoki bt Pranati P. Nair 11-4, 11-9, 11-7, Sampriti bt N. Tanuja 11-4, 7-11, 11-6, 11-5); Chandigarh bt Jain University 3-0 (Ridhima bt Trupti Purohit 6-11, 11-9, 12-14, 11-6, 11-7, Ananya bt Karruna 11-9, 11-6, 11-5, Hardee be Vaishnavi Surya 9-11, 11-6, 11-5, 11-9); Panjab bt University of Calcutta 3-2 (Pelf lost to Mahek Das 7-11, 7-11, 7-11, Swetapadma bt Sucheta Prosad 11-2, 6-11, 11-6, 11-3, Neha bt Ratnabali Pathak 11-9, 11-6, 8-11, 11-8, Pelf lost to Sucheta 10-12, 3-11, 6-11, Swetapadma bt Mahek 11-9, 11-9, 12-10); Chitkara bt Osmania 3-1 (Suhana bt Dongari Devi Sree 11-9, 6-11, 11-4, 11-8, Lakshita lost to Bhaavitha Nagulapalli 11-6, 8-11, 7-11, 8-11, Pritha bt Sai Naumrata 11-2, 11-6, 11-8; Suhana bt Bhaavitha 11-4, 11-9, 11-7).