Achyuta Samanta Elected First President of Indian UniSport Federation
Educator Achyuta Samanta has been elected the first president of the Indian UniSport Federation (IUSF). He called for joint efforts to prepare Indian athletes for upcoming competitions.
Dr. Achyuta Samanta, an educator and founder of KIIT and KISS, has been unanimously elected as the first president of the Indian UniSport Federation (IUSF). The election took place at the organization's first annual general meeting on Sunday.
Following his election, Samanta emphasized the need for collective efforts to prepare Indian athletes for the upcoming Commonwealth Games to be held in India. He urged all stakeholders to collaborate towards realizing the Prime Minister's vision for sports development in the country.
The federation, recognized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, aims to strengthen university sports, promote transparent leadership, and create more opportunities for young athletes nationwide. Samanta's institutions, KIIT and KISS, have developed a comprehensive sports ecosystem, including extensive facilities and support services for athletes.
Samanta has a background in sports leadership, having previously served as president of the Volleyball Federation of India. His institutions have supported numerous athletes who have represented India at the Olympics and Asian Games. Notably, 54 students from KIIT and KISS participated in the recent Asian Games, securing 21 medals.