Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar was adjudged the best university for the promotion of sports at the 2022 Sportstar Aces Awards, held in Mumbai on Saturday. The Sportstar Aces Award was given for the promotion of sports and outstanding contribution to the field of Sports and Games. Many sports personalities including Sunil Gavaskar were present on the occasion of the award distribution.

KIIT and KISS have been working towards the comprehensive development of sports and sportspersons apart from promoting and encouraging athletes. The KIIT University has a world-class sporting infrastructure. This sporting infrastructure is coupled with the influence of its international coaches, resulted in the development of nearly 70 athletes. The athletes have represented India at the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and other international meets. KIIT and KISS have groomed more than 5000 athletes of regional, national and international repute. This all can be done only by virtue of KIIT University’s advanced state-of-the-art sporting infrastructure. 

All these development in the field of sports takes place under the leadership and guidance of Founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta, KIIT, and KISS. He has not only developed sports from grass root level but also sent athletes to Olympics Games. These deeds of the KIIT University drew the attention of jury members of the Sportstar Aces Award. On behalf of KIIT University, Dr. Gaganendu Dash, Director General, Sports, and Dr. Varun Sutra, Director, International Affairs received the Award in the absence of Founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta. In his virtual message, Dr. Samanta thanked Sportstar for choosing KIIT for this prestigious award.