Achyuta Samanta Elected First President of Indian UniSport Federation
Educationist Achyuta Samanta has been elected the first President of the Indian UniSport Federation (IUSF). He aims to focus on athlete preparation and sports development in the country.
Educationist and founder of KIIT and KISS, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, has been unanimously elected the first President of the Indian UniSport Federation (IUSF). The federation's inaugural Annual General Meeting was held in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.
Following his election, Samanta called for collective efforts to prepare Indian athletes for the upcoming Commonwealth Games and urged all stakeholders to work together to realize the Prime Minister's vision for sports development in the country.
The Federation, recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, aims to strengthen university sports, promote transparent governance, and create greater opportunities for young athletes across the country.
Samanta's election recognizes his significant contributions to university sports through KIIT and KISS, where he has championed a model integrating education, athletic excellence, and athlete welfare. The institutions have developed a sports ecosystem with over 30 sports facilities, professional coaching, and sports science support. A total of 24 KIIT and KISS athletes have represented India in international competitions, with the institutions securing a notable number of medals at the recent Asian Games.