The Sports Wing of KISS-DU observed National Sports Day by organizing a plethora of activities on 12th August, 2025. The Opening Ceremony was graced by Professor Achyuta Samanta, Hon’ble Founder KISS, KIIT and KIMS, Dr. Sudeep Satpathy, Professor and Head, Physiology and Sports Medicine, KIMS, Dr. Gaganendu Dash, DG Sports and Yoga, KIIT-DU and KISS-DU, Mr. Rudrakesh Jena, Joint Director Sports, KISS-DU, Ms. Rasmita Mohanty, Joint Director Sports, KIIT-DU, coaches of both KISS and KIIT, renowned national and international alumni sports students and sports persons, among others. The alumni sports achievers shared their life journey to inspire and motivate other aspiring sporting stars of KISS-DU.
On the occasion, a friendly hockey match at the Dilip Tirkey Hockey Stadium. 2500 students participated in the event followed by a Cycling Competition for the students at the Minati Mohapatra Cycling Velodrome with 300 students participating in the competition. 140 students showed enthusiastic participation in rest of the sporting events which were organized to mark the occasion.
KISS-DU have always believed in the motto “Sports for All” with the vision to promote sustainable development and peace through sports. A unique university which strives to drive positive change in health and education and fostering inclusivity, fellow feeling and equity.
