Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Rejiya Devi Wins KIUG 3km Pursuit Gold
Rejiya Devi, a cyclist from Manipur, won the gold medal in the women's 3km Pursuit at the Khelo India University Games 2025 in Jaipur.
She overcame many challenges, including people telling her to quit and facing difficulties at home.
Rejiya started cycling in 2019 after playing Sepak Takraw.
She worked hard, lost weight, and improved her skills.
Her victory was special because she beat Meenakshi Rohilla, who is one of the best cyclists in the country.
Rejiya's hard work and determination paid off, and she proved everyone wrong.
Rejiya Devi won the women's 3km Pursuit gold at KIUG 2025 in Jaipur.
She overcame early criticism and personal struggles to succeed in cycling.
Rejiya switched from Sepak Takraw to cycling in 2019.
Her breakthrough came at the 2021 Senior Nationals where she won bronze.
She defeated Meenakshi Rohilla, one of India's top cyclists, in the final.
- Who
- Khoirom Rejiya Devi, a cyclist representing KIIT
- What
- Won the women's 3km Pursuit gold at KIUG 2025
- When
- During the Khelo India University Games 2025
- Where
- Sawai Man Singh Stadium Cycling Velodrome, Jaipur
- Why
- To prove herself and overcome past negativity
- Athlete
- Khoirom Rejiya Devi
- Event
- Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025
- Discipline
- Women's 3km Pursuit
- Venue
- Sawai Man Singh Stadium Cycling Velodrome, Jaipur
- Opponent
- Meenakshi Rohilla
- Background
- Fisherman's daughter from Phubala village, Manipur
- Previous Sport
- Sepak Takraw
- Breakthrough Year
- 2021 (Bronze at Senior Nationals)