Students from SRM University-AP won three gold medals at the 85th All India Inter-University Athletics Championships 2025-26 in Mangaluru. According to the university statement on Friday, Anamika, an MBA student at the Paari School of Business, secured gold in the heptathlon with 5,158 points. Aditya, studying B.A. Sociology and Anthropology at the Easwari School of Liberal Arts, won gold in the javelin throw with a best throw of 74.43 metres. Mubasina Muhammed, a B.Com. student from the Paari School of Business, took gold in the long jump with a leap of 6.15 metres. Director of Sports Vir Ji Koul called these gold medals “important milestones in the students’ lives.” He congratulated the winners for their hard work and perseverance, saying it made them champions and brought glory to the university. Vice-Chancellor Ch. Satish Kumar praised their dedication, discipline, and excellence. He also acknowledged the support of trainers and coaches. He said, "SRM University-AP, with its holistic approach to education focusing on academic, emotional and physical well-being, is setting benchmarks for sporting excellence at national and international levels."