Ahmedabad University Students Honoured with Gujarat Government Sports Awards

Six Ahmedabad University students have been recognised by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, for their achievements in chess, skating, and swimming at the state, national, and international levels.

At the Shaktidoot 2.0 event in Gandhinagar, the students were honoured with prestigious state sports awards recognising their achievements and contributions to their respective disciplines.

In speed skating, Adityasinh Detwal, MBA, Class of 2026, received the Jaydeepsinhji Junior Award (2018–19) for his achievements in the sport and being recognised as an Outstanding Sportsperson of the Year in Skating. A skater for more than a decade, Adityasinh has represented Gujarat at state and national-level competitions and has won over 40 medals and multiple overall championship titles across competitions conducted by the Roller Skating Federation of India (RSFI), School Games Federation of India (SGFI), Khel Mahakumbh, and other state championships.

Ananya Shah, BS (Hons), Class of 2030, was honoured with the Jaydeepsinhji Junior Award (2018–19) for her achievements in skating. She has represented Gujarat at national-level competitions and has won over 100 medals and 10 trophies, including a silver medal at the SGFI and a bronze medal at the RSFI.

Shreya Godhani, BTech Class of 2027, received the Jaydeepsinhji Junior Award (2017–18) and the Sardar Patel Junior Award (2018–19) for her achievements in speed skating, including medal-winning performances at the national level while representing Gujarat.

Diya Patel, BSM (Hons) Class of 2029, was honoured with the Jaydeepsinhji Junior Award for her achievements in swimming at the state and national levels.

In chess, Kritee Shah, BTech Class of 2028, received the Jaydeepsinhji Junior Award (2017–18) and the Sardar Patel Award for Exemplary Achievement in Chess (2018–19). She was recognised as an Outstanding Sportsperson of the Year in Chess for her achievements.

Falak Naik, Integrated MS Class of 2031, was honoured with three awards, including the Eklavya Junior Award (2018–19), Jaydeepsinhji Junior Award (2016–17), and Sardar Patel Junior Award (2018–19), for her achievements in chess. Her accomplishments include Commonwealth medals in the Under-14 and Under-8 categories, as well as Team Gold and Individual Silver in the SGFI Under-19 Girls category.

The achievements reflect the students’ sustained commitment to their sports alongside their academic pursuits. Ahmedabad University congratulates Adityasinh, Ananya, Shreya, Diya, Kritee, and Falak on these honours and wishes them continued success in their sporting journeys.