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KKHSOU's Riya Deuri wins ju-jitsu gold, picked for world university meet
The Assam student was the only participant from the state to win gold at the inter-university meet in Bhopal.
By Rimjhim Bora ยท 5 May 2026
Riya Deuri, a student of Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, has won a gold medal at the All India Inter University Ju-Jitsu Tournament 2025-26. The event was held at LNCT University in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, from 20 to 24 April 2026.
She took gold in the under 52 kg category. She was the only participant from Assam to win a gold medal at the tournament. Deuri is studying in the sixth semester of the BA programme at the university.
Next stop, Brazil
Deuri has been selected to represent India at the FISU World University Championship in Combat Sports 2026. The event is scheduled to take place in Brazil from 8 to 14 June 2026.
The university honoured her at a felicitation programme, where Vice Chancellor Prof Rajendra Prasad Das presented the award. Registrar Prof Pranab Saikia, her coaches Balwinder Singh and Mickey Singh and other university officials were also present. Her win was reported on 5 May 2026.
Source: The Sentinel
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