Archive · 29 Nov 2025
AKU Student Wins Silver in Weightlifting
A student named N Venkata Mahesh from Andhra Kesari University in Ongole won a silver medal in weightlifting.
He competed in the 79 kg category at a big sports event called the Khelo India University Games, which is happening in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
Mahesh is in his second year at Bellamkonda Degree College.
His coach, Dr I Devi Vara Prasad, helped him prepare for the competition.
Mahesh did really well and made it to the finals, where he won the silver medal.
This is a big achievement for him and his university.
N Venkata Mahesh, a second-year student at Bellamkonda Degree College, won a silver medal in the 79 kg weightlifting category.
The event was the Khelo India University Games held in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
Mahesh's coach and team manager was Dr I Devi Vara Prasad from Andhra Kesari University's Physical Education Department.
He progressed steadily through the rounds to secure the runner-up position in the finals.
This achievement highlights Mahesh's exceptional talent and the support of his university and coach.
- Who
- N Venkata Mahesh, a second-year student at Bellamkonda Degree College, affiliated with Andhra Kesari University, Ongole.
- What
- Won a silver medal in the 79 kg weightlifting category at the Khelo India University Games.
- When
- During the ongoing Khelo India University Games.
- Where
- Bikaner, Rajasthan.
- Why
- Demonstrated exceptional talent and progressed steadily through the rounds to secure the runner-up position.
- Athlete
- N Venkata Mahesh
- University
- Andhra Kesari University, Ongole
- College
- Bellamkonda Degree College, CS Puram
- Category
- 79 kg weightlifting
- Event
- Khelo India University Games
- Location
- Bikaner, Rajasthan
- Medal
- Silver
- Coach
- Dr I Devi Vara Prasad