Centurion University of Technology & Management · Vizianagaram

Department of
Physical Education

Nine years · Nineteen disciplines · One champion mindset

From intra-campus meets in 2017 to international podiums by 2026 — this is the visual archive of how a Department built a competitive sports culture from the ground up. Medals counted in single digits when we began. Today they're counted in the hundreds.

Explore the Numbers → See the Timeline
513
Gold
697
Silver
82
Bronze
At a Glance · 2017–2026

The numbers don't lie — they roar.

From a modest 6 medals across two campus meets in 2017–18, the Department crossed the 400-medal mark in 2023–24 alone. Each row in the ledger is a student who showed up, trained, and finished on a podium.

1,292
Total Medals
2017 – 2026
513
🥇 Gold
Champions made here
697
🥈 Silver
A breath away
82
🥉 Bronze
Hard-won pride
Medal Ledger · Year by Year

The medal arc of a decade.

Stacked bars show gold, silver, and bronze records by academic year. The pandemic chapter is visible — and the recovery is unmistakable. By 2023–24, the Department had moved from a campus operation to a national presence.

0 100 200 300 400 500 62017-18 32018-19 32019-20 42020-21 1662021-22 1932022-23 4062023-24 3052024-25 2062025-26
Gold Silver Bronze
Spotlight · Multi-Medal Performers

Names that rewrote the record book.

42 medals across International, National, State and Zonal levels in Weightlifting and Boxing — secured by these nine BBA students between 2023 and 2026. Each card shows their medal count per year and a career-defining highlight.

Ch. Sri Lakshmi
🏋️ Weightlifting
4
medals
123
324
025
026
★ Silver — International Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship 2023, Delhi (81 kg, total lift 186 kg)
Battu Adinarayana
🏋️ Weightlifting
7
medals
223
224
025
326
★ Gold — AP State Senior/Junior Weightlifting Championship (81 kg, total lift 294 kg)
Puli Sripada Srija
🏋️ Weightlifting
8
medals
023
224
325
326
★ Gold — Asmitha Khelo India Women's Zonal League, Telangana (Youth & Junior 48 kg)
V. Mounika
🏋️ Weightlifting
4
medals
023
224
225
026
★ Gold — Junior & Senior Women 63 kg, Asmitha Khelo India State Zonal League
V. Sahasrsa
🏋️ Weightlifting
4
medals
023
024
325
126
★ Triple Gold — Youth, Junior & Senior in 77+ kg, Asmitha Khelo India Zonal League
V. Susmitha
🏋️ Weightlifting
6
medals
023
024
325
326
★ National Best Lifter & Record Holder — Youth 58 kg, National Weightlifting Championship 2025-26
Dasari Chiranjeevi
🏋️ Weightlifting
4
medals
023
224
025
226
★ Gold — Junior Men 67 kg, Telangana State Inter District Championship (total lift 216 kg)
K. Niharika
🥊 Boxing
3
medals
023
024
125
226
★ Gold — 9th AP State Women Boxing Championship 2025 (48–51 kg); Bronze at 8th U19 National Championship
Tournament Highlights · 2023–2026

From district mats to international platforms.

Selected major podium finishes representing the Department's range — from State Inter District to Khelo India, All India Inter University, and the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship in Delhi.

INTERNATIONAL

Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship

📍 Delhi, July 2023
Ms. Chukka Sri Lakshmi
🥈 Silver Medal · 81 kg category · Total lift 186 kg (Snatch 82 + C&J 104)
NATIONAL

Khelo India University Games

📍 Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar · Feb 2024
B. Adi Naratyana
🥉 Bronze · 81 kg · Total lift 295 kg (Snatch 135 + C&J 160)
NATIONAL

Inter-State National Weightlifting Championship

📍 Khelo India Residential Academy, Himachal Pradesh · Sept 2024
Ch. Sri Lakshmi
🥇 Gold + Strong Women Lifter of the Tournament · 81 kg · 214 kg total
NATIONAL

National Weightlifting Championship

📍 Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh · Feb 2026
V. Susmitha
🥉 Bronze + National Best Lifter & Record Holder · Youth 58 kg · 191 kg total
NATIONAL

All India Inter University Weightlifting

📍 Punjab University, Chandigarh · Jan 2026
Battu Adinarayana
🥉 Bronze · Senior Men 88 kg · 309 kg total (138 + 171)
STATE

AP State Inter District Weightlifting Championship

📍 Anakapalle · Aug-Sept 2024
Ch. Sri Lakshmi
🥇 Gold + Strong Women Lifter · 81 kg · 210 kg total
NATIONAL

8th U19 Youth National Boxing Championship

📍 Don Bosco University, Guwahati · April 2026
Kumari Kolusu Niharika
🥉 Bronze · 51 kg weight category
STATE

9th AP State Women Boxing Championship

📍 Pithapuram, Kakinada · Dec 2025
K. Niharika
🥇 Gold · 48–51 kg weight category
Disciplines in the Programme

Sixteen sports. One programme.

The bar beneath each pictogram represents the discipline's activity intensity in our programme — combining infrastructure, coaching, regular competitive participation, and tournament representation.

🏏
Cricket
🏐
Volleyball
🤼
Kabaddi
🏐
Throwball
🏀
Basketball
🏸
Badminton
Chess
🎾
Lawn Tennis
🏓
Table Tennis
🏃
Kho Kho
Football
🏃
Athletics
🏋
Weightlifting
🥊
Boxing
🧘
Yoga
💪
Gym
Facilities · Vizianagaram Campus

The physical in physical education.

Nineteen dedicated facilities — from an international-standard weightlifting platform to traditional Kabaddi and Kho-Kho courts, a cricket bowling machine, and an indoor gymnasium. Every sport in the programme has a home on campus.

Basketball Court

outdoor field & courts

An aerial panorama of our Department of Physical Education campus, showcasing active sporting grounds, modern facilities, and ongoing infrastructure development all nestled amidst nature with the scenic hills in the distance.

Cricket Ground
Field Sport

Running Track

Where champions are made our running track is the heartbeat of our athletics program, built for speed, endurance, and sporting excellence.

Cricket Ground
Field Sport

Running Track

Built for speed and endurance, our running track is the beating heart of our athletic program and the birthplace of champions.

Badminton Court

Basketball Court

Step onto the court and elevate your game our basketball facility is where passion meets performance, designed for players who strive for greatness.

Football Field
Team Sport

Basketball Field

A top-class basketball court at the Department of Physical Education the perfect arena for developing skills, teamwork, and sporting excellence.

Throwing Court
Field Event

Cricket

Our cricket ground offers a premier playing surface equipped with professional-standard facilities, providing players with the ideal environment for training, practice, and competitive matches.

Jumping Court
Field Event

Cricket

Steeped in the tradition of cricket, our ground provides athletes with a quality playing surface and modern facilities, honoring the rich legacy of this beloved sport while shaping its future stars.

Kabaddi Court
Indigenous Sport

Badminton Court

More than just a court our badminton facility is a vibrant space where athleticism, focus, and team spirit come together, welcoming players of all levels to grow and excel in the sport.

Chess Boards

Football Court

Our football ground features a well-maintained playing surface and professional-standard facilities, providing players with the ideal environment for training, practice, and competitive matches at all levels.

Kho Kho Court

Football Field

Our lush green football ground offers players a quality playing surface set against a stunning natural backdrop, providing the perfect setting for training sessions, friendly matches, and competitive tournaments.

Indoor Gymnasium

Throwing Events

Power, precision, and explosive strength — our shot put facility is where athletes push their limits, honing the technique and raw power needed to launch every throw further than the last.

Yoga Centre

Throwing Events

A dedicated javelin facility at the Department of Physical Education built to develop speed, strength, and throwing technique in one of athletics' most elegant and demanding field events.

Lawn Tennis Court

Jumping Event

A dedicated high jump facility at the Department of Physical Education designed to develop athleticism, technique, and the competitive spirit needed to soar above the bar and achieve new personal bests.

Throwball Court

Jumping Event

A dedicated long jump facility at the Department of Physical Education — built to develop speed, power, and jumping technique in one of athletics' most exciting and crowd-pleasing field events.

Weightlifting Platform

Kabaddi

A dedicated kabaddi facility at the Department of Physical Education built to develop strength, strategy, and team spirit in one of India's most beloved and traditional contact sports.

Cricket Bowling Machine

Kabaddi

Where teamwork and individual courage unite our kabaddi facility is a vibrant training ground that brings players together, fostering the communication, strategy, and fighting spirit that define this thrilling and uniquely Indian sport.

Cricket Full Mat
Mind Game

Chess

Where minds meet and strategies unfold our chess facility is a sanctuary of thought and concentration, designed to challenge players intellectually and nurture the analytical skills that define the art of chess at every level.

Cricket Half Mat
Mind Game

Chess

From opening moves to endgame mastery our chess facility is designed to inspire players of all levels, providing a world-class environment that nurtures logical thinking, patience, and the relentless pursuit of strategic perfection.

Table Tennis

kho-kho

Our Kho-Kho facility provides athletes with a professional-standard court and well-maintained playing surface, offering the ideal environment for training, skill development, and competitive matches in this ancient and celebrated traditional Indian sport.

Table Tennis

Volleyball

From practice sessions to championship matches, our volleyball facility is designed to inspire athletes of all levels, providing a world-class environment that nurtures talent, builds confidence, and celebrates the pursuit of excellence in every aspect of the game

Table Tennis

Yoga

Our yoga facility embraces the complete philosophy of yoga, offering practitioners a calm and welcoming space to develop flexibility, build core strength, cultivate mindfulness, and achieve the perfect balance between physical and mental well-being.

Table Tennis

Weight Lifting

Our weightlifting facility provides athletes with a professional-standard training environment equipped with quality barbells, weight plates, and lifting platforms, offering the ideal space for strength development, technique refinement, and competitive performance in this demanding and prestigious sport.

Table Tennis

Lawn Tennis

Serve, volley, and ace our lawn tennis courts are where athleticism, precision, and competitive fire come alive, creating an exciting arena for players who bring passion, skill, and determination to every point and every match.

Table Tennis

Table Tennis

Fast, fierce, and electrifying our table tennis facility is where lightning reflexes, razor-sharp focus, and explosive speed come together, creating a thrilling arena for players who thrive on the intensity and excitement of every rally and every point.

Table Tennis

Gym

Our gymnasium is equipped with a comprehensive range of modern training equipment including free weights, resistance machines, cardiovascular equipment, and functional training areas, providing athletes and students with the complete facilities needed to support all aspects of physical development and sporting performance.

Visual Archive · 2017–2026

The story, told in pictures.

A curated visual record of every academic year, drawn from the Department's official photo archive. Tap any image to view it full-size.

2017–182018–192021–222022–232023–242024–252025–26
2025–26

Pinnacle

Triple-discipline excellence: V. Susmitha named National Best Lifter & Record Holder; K. Niharika brings home Boxing medals at State and National levels.

206Records
97Gold
82Silver
27Bronze
2024–25

National Stage

Inter-State National Weightlifting at Khelo India Residential Academy delivers Gold + "Strong Women Lifter" honour for Sri Lakshmi.

305Records
126Gold
155Silver
24Bronze
2023–24

Breakthrough

A record 406 medals. Weightlifting establishes itself as the marquee discipline with state, national and Khelo India representation.

406Records
168Gold
215Silver
23Bronze
2022–23

Acceleration

A landmark year — 193 records, including Ch. Sri Lakshmi's International Silver at the Commonwealth Championship, Delhi.

193Records
39Gold
151Silver
3Bronze
2021–22

Revival

Post-pandemic, a sweeping return to competition: 166 medal records across Independence Day, National Sports Day, and Intra-University meets.

166Records
77Gold
88Silver
1Bronze
2018–19

Outreach

Intra-campus meets expand alongside athletics — first outside-tournament representations begin.

3Records
1Gold
1Silver
1Bronze
2017–18

Foundations

Intra-engineering and intra-campus meets establish the early sporting culture — Volleyball, Cricket, Throwball, Kabaddi, and Kho-Kho on the calendar.

6Records
4Gold
2Silver
0Bronze
Leadership · Sports Faculty

Meet the Sports Leadership

Experienced faculty members and certified coaches guiding athletes from university-level competitions to national and international platforms.

🎓 Sports Faculty

Prof.R.S.VARMA
Prof. Dr. R.S.VARMA
DIRECTOR OF THE SPORTS
➢ Ph.D [Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Education, AU] GOLD MEDAL ➢ M.B.A (Sports) ➢ M.P.Ed [Master of Physical Education, AU] ➢ B.Ed [Bachelor of Education, Bharathiar University, TN] ➢ B.L [Bachelor of Law, AU] ➢ M.Com [Master of Commerce, AU] ➢ P.G.Diploma in Yoga ➢ P.G.Diploma in French Language ➢ P.G.Diploma in German Language ➢ Diploma in Aerobics
N.ARJUNA
N.ARJUNA
COACH - WeightLifting
B.A, B.P.Ed, NIS (WEIGHTLIFTING)
P.SRINADH
P.SRINADH
COACH - Basketball
BSC, M.P.Ed, NIS (BASKETBALL) P.G.Diploma in Yoga
N.MANIKANTA
N.MANIKANTA
COACH - Gym
B.A, NIS