Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology adjudged best University for Promotion of Sports at Sportstar Aces 2022

The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar was adjudged the best university for promotion of sports at the 2022 Sportstar Aces Awards.

MM Somaya, senior jury member (left), and Suresh Nambath, Editor of the Hindu, present Dr Gaganendu Dash, Director-General Sports and Dr Varun Suthra, Director, International Relations of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology with the Sportstar Aces 'Best University for the Promotion of Sports' Award in Mumbai on Saturday.

The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar was adjudged the best university for promotion of sports at the 2022 Sportstar Aces Awards, which was held in Mumbai on Saturday.

The KIIT, alongside the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, has influenced the sporting culture in Odisha and the country for about a decade and currently hosts about 5000 active sportspersons. The institute's world-class sporting infrastructure coupled with the influence its international coaches has resulted in the development of nearly 70 athletes that have represented India at the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and other international meets.

Dutee Chand, Shivpal Singh, Srabani Nanda, CA Bhavani Devi, Amit Rohidas, Sunita Lakra and Lilima Minz are among the most prominent athletes who have honed their skill at the KIIT.

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