Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Anju loses 800m title for missing medal ceremony
Anju won the women's 800 metres race at a big university sports event.
But she didn't go to the medal ceremony.
So, the judges took away her title and gave it to the runner-up, Anjali.
Anju is from Lovely Professional University, and Anjali is from Guru Nanak Dev University.
The race happened on Tuesday in a place called Moodbidri.
The judges made this decision because someone complained that Anju didn't show up for the ceremony.
Anju won the women's 800 metres at the 85th All-India Inter-University Athletics Championships in Moodbidri, Mangaluru.
Anju's title was revoked for not attending the medal ceremony, and Anjali was declared the winner.
Anju represents Lovely Professional University, while Anjali is from Guru Nanak Dev University.
The race took place on Tuesday, and the decision was made following a complaint to the jury.
The jury of appeal decided to give a letter to Anju's team manager to produce her for the victory ceremony.
- Who
- Anju and Anjali, athletes from Lovely Professional University and Guru Nanak Dev University respectively
- What
- Anju lost her 800m title for not attending the medal ceremony, and Anjali was declared the winner
- When
- The race took place on Tuesday, and the decision was made after the race
- Where
- The event was held at Moodbidri in Mangaluru
- Why
- Anju's name was scratched out for not attending the medal ceremony, following a complaint to the jury
- Event
- 85th All-India Inter-University Athletics Championships
- Location
- Moodbidri, Mangaluru
- Race Date
- Tuesday
- Anju's University
- Lovely Professional University
- Anjali's University
- Guru Nanak Dev University
- Race Distance
- 800 metres