Mumbai, July 19 -- A contingent of 23 athletes supported by Reliance Foundation look to compete at the World University Games across six cities in Germany, with events running until July 27.

Representing athletics, archery, and judo, these young talents aim to improve international rankings, achieve personal bests, and bring home laurels.

The athletics team forms the backbone of the foundation's campaign, with 18 athletes competing in sprints, jumps, throws, hurdles, relay, long jump, decathlon, among other events, beginning July 21, a release said.

James Hillier, Director of Athletics, Reliance Foundation, commented on the importance of the World University Games.

"The World University Games is a very important competition for us, it...