JAMMU, Oct 23: Aryan Nanda and Honey Sharma have been selected to represent Cluster University of Jammu in the All India Powerlifting Inter-University Tournament 2026–27 following an open selection trial held at Galaxy Gym 2.0, near Shiksha Niketan School, Jeevan Nagar, Jammu, on Friday.
The selection trials witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of all constituent colleges of Cluster University of Jammu in the men’s and women’s categories. Participants demonstrated their strength, dedication and competitive spirit while vying for selection to the prestigious national-level tournament.
Aryan Nanda, competing in the 59 kg weight category, lifted a total of 487.5 kg, while Honey Sharma, competing in the 74 kg weight category, recorded an impressive total lift of 657.5 kg. Both players secured selection on the basis of their performances during the trials.
Dr. Vinod Bakshi, Director of Physical Education and Sports, Cluster University of Jammu, was present on the occasion. He motivated the participants, appreciated their dedication and encouraged them to maintain discipline and strive for excellence in upcoming competitions.
The event was also attended by Ravi Kumar, College Director of Physical Education and Sports, SPMR College of Commerce; Dr. Ravinder Kumar, College Director of Physical Education and Sports, GGM Science College; and Shubham Sharma, Assistant Physical Director, GGM Science College.
The trials were officiated by Ajay Sharma, General Secretary, All J&K UT Powerlifting Association; Umesh Raina, Powerlifting Coach, CST; Deepak Jyoti, Sports Inspector, BSNL; Vikramjeet Singh, Asian bronze medallist; and national medallists Ronit Verma and Vishal Singh.
The selection process provided a platform for aspiring powerlifters to showcase their abilities and earn an opportunity to compete at the inter-university level.
The Department of Physical Education and Sports, Cluster University of Jammu, congratulated both selected athletes and wished them success in the upcoming championship. The achievement highlights the university’s continued efforts to promote sports participation and nurture competitive sporting talent among students.
The tournament is scheduled to be held at Kanpur University, as stated in the selection announcement.