Shimla: Alumni selected for international bartending competition to be held in Paris

Himachal Pradesh: Ankit Chauhan, a student of the 2015 batch of APG Shimla University, has been selected for the global finals of the Monin Cup-2024 Bartending Championship to be held in Paris, Europe, representing Malta, where he currently works at Nine Lives Malta. Ankit’s Monin Cup journey began at APG Shimla University, where he pursued his studies in Hotel Management and was one of the toppers of his batch. During his tenure at APG, he represented the university at the State Skill India Champions competition. His dedication and hard work led to him getting a placement at Uday Villas through campus recruitment. He then worked at Raffles Palm Dubai before assuming his current role at Nine Lives Malta.
The Monin Cup is a biennial competition that brings together the world’s best bartenders under the age of 28. Having won the national heats, Ankit will now represent Malta at the global finals, where bartenders from over 70 countries will compete for the title. Anand Mohan Sharma, Academic Dean, APG Shimla University, said, “Ankit is an exemplary student who has always been dedicated and committed to his work. His journey is a testament to the opportunities and guidance APG Shimla University offers its students, and we are thrilled to see him representing Malta at such a prestigious global platform.” Sharma added, “As Ankit prepares for the global finals to be held in Paris on December 3-4, 2024, the entire APG Shimla University family wishes him all the best in the competition.”