KIIT-Deemed to be University and KISS-Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, are all set to host the All India Inter-University Archery (Men & Women), Yogasana (Men & Women), and Athletics (Men & Women) Championships 2024-25 from 24th to 30th December 2024 under the aegis of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, this grand event will bring together around 15,000 student athletes from universities across India, making it one of the most significant gatherings of sports talent in the country.
The main focus of the event is the participation of renowned Olympians, athletes from the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, as well as several international players, making it a truly global mega sports celebration.
The event expected to be inaugurated by Prof. Vinay Kumar Pathak, President of AIU, Prof. Baljit Singh Sekhon, Joint Secretary Sports, AIU, New Delhi and the Hockey legend Parattu Raveendran Sreejesh will also be gracing the occasion in the presence of Prof. Achyuta Samanta and other dignitaries of KIIT, KISS & KIMS. Their presence underscores the importance of this championship in promoting university-level sports in India.
Adding to the prestige of the event, Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT, KISS, and KIMS, has extended his wholehearted support and blessings. Renowned for his unwavering dedication to youth empowerment and sports, Prof. Samanta’s vision and leadership continue to inspire student-athletes across the nation, with world-class infrastructure and a deep commitment to fostering sports culture; KIIT & KISS and International standards facilities available in Kalinga Stadium have positioned Bhubaneswar as a hub for premier national sporting events.