KIIT and KISS Celebrate National Sports Day, Aiming for Olympic Glory
On the occasion of National Sports Day, celebrated in honour of hockey legend Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary, KIIT and KISS organised programmes reflecting on their longstanding commitment to sports and education. The Founder of KIIT and KISS Dr Achyuta Samanta, addressing the gathering, highlighted the pioneering efforts of KIIT and KISS in promoting sports, stating, “What the rest of India is doing today, we started 24 years ago.” Emphasising his commitment to fostering Olympic talent, he exuded hope that more than 15 students will qualify for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. He also assured that students performing well in sports would be provided with international-standard facilities along with their education. Dr. Samanta underscored that KIIT and KISS are not merely educational institutions but also hubs for sports excellence. Dr. Akhtar Badshah, Founder and Chief Catalyst of Catalytic Innovators Group, and Distinguished Practitioner at the University of Was...