The Directorate of Sports, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur, proudly announces that 10 outstanding student-athletes have been selected to represent the Indian University Team at the World University Games 2025, to be held in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, from 16th to 27th July 2025.
From the pools to the courts, these athletes have battled hard, trained harder, and now stand ready to carry the Indian flag with the spirit of SRM onto a global platform.
Let’s cheer our champions:
- Mr. Nithik Nathella (I-B.Tech ECE) – Swimming (Men)
- Mr. Chetan Raju Balbudhe (III-B.Sc. Physical Education) – Beach Volleyball (Men)
- Ms. Gowshika R (III-B.Com) – Beach Volleyball (Women)
- Ms. Nithisha M (II-B.Com ISM) – Volleyball (Women)
- Ms. Chaitra T V (Diploma in Yoga) – Volleyball (Women)
- Ms. M. Jeya Priya (Diploma in Yoga) – Volleyball (Women)
- Ms. Jeevika K (III-B.Tech ECE) – Basketball (Women)
- Mr. G. R. Vishvak (II-MBA) – 3×3 Basketball (Men)
- Mr. M. Kartik (I-MBA General) – 3×3 Basketball (Men)
- Mr. R. Mukesh (Diploma in Yoga) – 3×3 Basketball (Men)
These athletes are not just going to play a game—they’re going to write history. Their journey reflects SRMIST’s deep-rooted dedication to nurturing talent, discipline, and international sportsmanship.
This achievement marks a monumental milestone for SRMIST, as having 10 athletes selected for the Indian University Team at the World University Games is a record and reflection of years of dedication, discipline, and relentless pursuit of excellence. These students have climbed the ranks through countless inter-university, zonal, and national tournaments—sweating it out through victories, setbacks, and comebacks—to earn their place on the global stage.
Their journey is a testament to SRMIST’s robust sports ecosystem and unwavering support for student-athletes. To every aspiring sportsperson out there: let this be your spark—dream bigger, train harder, and remember that your journey from the campus grounds can take you to the world arena.
SRMIST believes in you, champs. Train hard. Aim higher. The world is waiting.
Go Team India! Go SRM!
