KIIT Founder Samanta Elected First Indian UniSport Federation President
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Bhubaneswar – – October 14, 2026 -- Dr. Achyuta Samanta, founder of KIIT and KISS, was unanimously elected the first President of the Indian UniSport Federation (IUSF) at its inaugural Annual General Meeting on Sunday. The Federation is recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
The IUSF aims to strengthen university sports, promote transparent governance and widen opportunities for young athletes nationwide. After his election, Samanta called on stakeholders to prepare Indian athletes for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in India and to work toward the Prime Minister's vision for sports development.