Dr. Rudrkash S. Gupta of SMVDU Shines at State Aquatics Championship, Wins Best Swimmer Award

Dr. Rudrkash S. Gupta, Research Fellow at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), has brought laurels to the university by securing an impressive three gold medals and four silver medals at the State Open Aquatics Championship, held in Jammu. In recognition of his exceptional performance, Dr. Gupta was also conferred with the prestigious Best Swimmer Award of the State during the closing ceremony. This remarkable achievement not only reflects Dr. Gupta’s unwavering dedication and passion for swimming but also exemplifies SMVDU’s commitment to fostering physical excellence alongside academic pursuits. Expressing his heartfelt gratitude, Dr. Gupta acknowledged the University’s consistent support, infrastructure, and encouragement that enabled him to balance his sporting aspirations with scholarly responsibilities. The Head of the School of Mechanical Engineering, along with faculty members, extended warm congratulations to Dr. Gupta, lauding his accomplishments as a source of pride and inspiration for the university community. Prof. Pragati Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, SMVDU, also congratulated Dr. Gupta on his success, noting that his victory adds a distinguished milestone to the University’s legacy of promoting holistic student development through both academics and sports.