Jodhpur, Dec. 4 -- Chandigarh University's men rose gloriously from last year's heartbreak to script a stirring 3-2 victory over defending champions Chitkara University in a pulsating final at the fifth Khelo India University Games, held at the Chainpura Indoor Stadium today.
Earlier, Chitkara had swept past Adamas University in straight games to claim their spot in the title clash. However, Chandigarh had otherplans-and the hunger of runners-up-turned resolute contenders.
Though Divyansh Srivastava and Jash Modi stumbled early against Raegan Albuquerque and Yashansh Malik, Chitkara's dream of back-to-back glory began to fade when Kushal Chopda snatched a lifeline for Chandigarh. A nervy Wesley Do Rossario failed to convert a championship...