CGC Landran hosts IKGPTU inter-college weightlifting, powerlifting and physique championships
Babushahi Bureau
Landran (Punjab), November 12, 2026: Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC), Landran, hosted the three-day IKGPTU Inter-College Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Best Physique Tournament, bringing together student athletes from various institutions to compete in strength and physique events.
CEC-CGC Landran secured first position in all three competitions, emerging as the leading performer across the tournament.
In weightlifting, CEC-CGC Landran claimed the first position, followed by COE, CGC Landran, in second place and GNE Ludhiana in third.
In powerlifting, CEC-CGC Landran again secured the top position, while CEC Jhanjeri finished second and GNE Ludhiana took third place.
The institution continued its winning performance in the Best Physique competition, with CEC-CGC Landran securing first position, CEC Jhanjeri finishing second and KC College of Pharmacy taking third place.
Stanzin of KC College of Pharmacy was awarded the title of Mr. IKGPTU in recognition of his physique and commitment to fitness.
The tournament was attended by IKGPTU observers K.D.S. Nagra and Kamaldeep Singh. International powerlifting champion and CGC Landran alumnus Birendra Karki, who completed his B.Com in 2021 from CBSA, CGC Landran, was the chief guest.
Other dignitaries present included Dr. Rajdeep Singh, Campus Director, CGC Landran; Captain Vinod Jaswal, Head of the Sports Department; and Dr. Ashok Kumar, Director Academics, CGC Landran.
The three-day event highlighted the importance of physical fitness, disciplined training and sportsmanship among young people. The winners were felicitated with medals and trophies in recognition of their performances and achievements.