Odisha Volleyball Association

14/12/2025

🏐 Volleyball Mahakumbh Concludes at KIIT & KISS 🌍

The four-day Volleyball Mahakumbh at KIIT & KISS concluded on a high note, with FIVB announcing the Beach Pro Tour in Odisha for 2026–2028, marking a historic milestone for the state.

A key highlight of the event was the inauguration of the FIVB–KIIT/KISS Centre of Excellence, envisioned as a global hub for high-performance training, coach education, research, and grassroots development, with a special focus on women’s empowerment through sport.

Heartfelt gratitude to Prof. (Dr.) Achyuta Samanta, Founder KIIT, KISS & KIMS, for his visionary leadership, and to Mr. Fabio Azevedo, President, FIVB, for his unwavering support in strengthening Odisha’s global sporting footprint.

Together, this collaboration has firmly positioned Odisha as a rising global destination for volleyball. 🙏🏐

12/12/2025

🌟 Continuing Day 2 of the Volleyball Workshop – Kanya Kiran Initiative

The second day of the Volleyball Workshop under the Kanya Kiran (Girl Sunshine) initiative continued with great enthusiasm and active participation from all female coaches and PETs. The advanced tactical sessions, match analysis modules, and on-court demonstrations with U-17 and U-19 girls’ teams offered valuable insights into modern training methods. Participants benefited immensely from the practical and interactive sessions led by FIVB Instructors Mr. John Kessel and Ms. Jana Kulan.

This impactful workshop has been made possible thanks to the visionary leadership and unwavering support of Prof. (Dr.) Achyuta Samanta, Founder KIIT, KISS & KIMS, and our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Fabio Azevedo, President, FIVB, for his guidance in enabling KIIT–KISS to host such a meaningful and inspiring programme for the growth of volleyball in Odisha and India.

26/11/2025

🌟 Kanya Kiran “Girls Sunshine” Volleyball Workshop – Powered by FIVB 🌟

A Joint Initiative by Odisha Volleyball Association, KIIT & KISS
An exclusive international-standard workshop designed only for female volleyball Coaches, PETs, Senior Players & Referees!
Learn from top FIVB instructors and a 3-time Olympian Gold Medalist from Cuba—a rare opportunity to uplift your skills and join a global pathway. 💪🏐

📅 Dates: 11th – 14th December 2025
📍 Venue: Dutee Chand Athletics Stadium & Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar

✨ Highlights:
✔ Grassroots & advanced training
✔ Women-specific coaching & leadership modules
✔ Mass skill development for girls
✔ Certificate & networking opportunities
✔ FREE registration + lodging & boarding by KIIT & KISS

🔗 Register Now: https://forms.gle/SN2ExCiJt6PxELVt7
(Last Date: 08th December 2025)

📞 For any assistance:
Mr. Suparna Hota – 9658709513
Mr. Biswajit Das – 7853829807
Mr. Subodh Kumar Jena – 9937723562

Let’s empower women’s volleyball together! 💛🏐

30/12/2024

Every day, people from different walks of life visit my residence seeking help, but today was truly special. I met two extraordinary individuals—a young boy and girl, both differently-abled and wheelchair-bound, yet shining as national-level wheelchair badminton players. Their courage, confidence, and determination deeply moved me. Despite their challenges, they are excelling in their careers and inspiring countless others.

I was so happy to interact with them and grant them both new wheelchairs to support their journey ahead. They didn’t just make my day; they filled my heart with joy and made my year-end truly special.

30/12/2024

30/12/2024

Rutaparna and Shweta Parna Panda, the Panda Sisters, have made us proud again by winning bronze medals at the Nepal International Challenge. Their journey to achieve a world rank of 38 is truly inspiring, and their parents remain their greatest source of support and encouragement.

I am really happy to see them excel not only in badminton but also as students of KIIT. KIIT has always been proud to support their sporting careers while ensuring they receive quality education. My best wishes to them for even greater achievements in the future!

30/12/2024

Proud to announce KIIT University's stellar performance at the All India Inter-University Athletics Championship 2024-25, clinching 10 medals (5 Gold, 2 Silver, 3 Bronze) and setting two new meet records:

1. 200m Men: Animesh Kujur with a record-breaking timing of 20.57 seconds.

2. 4x100m Relay Men: A remarkable timing of 39.97 seconds by Lalu Prasad Bhoi, Animesh Kujur, Abhaya Singh, Mahendra Santa, D.M. Jayaram, and Chiranjiv.

Our Women’s Team also secured an outstanding overall 3rd position, showcasing dedication and resilience.

The world-class KIIT Athletics Stadium, with state-of-the-art infrastructure, stood as a beacon of excellence, hosting over 6,000 participants from 400+ universities. This premier facility continues to inspire athletes and elevate the standards of university sports in India.

Grateful to AIU for entrusting us with this responsibility and to sporting legends like Srabani Nanda, Rahul Banerjee, Dola Banerjee, and Seema Antil for inspiring the athletes.

KIIT remains committed to fostering excellence in sports and empowering young talents for global platforms like the World University Games. Congratulations to all athletes for making us proud!

13/12/2024

Deeply honoured to receive my 62nd honorary doctorate (honoris causa) from Poornima University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, during their 11th Convocation Ceremony.

Grateful for their recognition of my humble efforts in education, empowerment, and social service through KIIT and KISS. This honour inspires me to continue working tirelessly to create opportunities and transform lives. My heartfelt thanks to Poornima University for this prestigious acknowledgment.

13/12/2024

KIIT hosted the 15th KIIT International Chess Festival 2024 with grand success, welcoming over 1,200 participants from 30+ countries, including 70+ international titleholders, and offering a total prize pool of ₹60 lakhs—the largest in India.

Congratulations to all winners and participants for their outstanding performances. Special mention to Odisha talents Fakir Majhi, Tapan Badamundi, Snehangshu Sarkar, and Akshaya Sabar—three of whom are from KISS—for making us immensely proud.

Grateful to the All India Chess Federation, Odisha Chess Association, and everyone who supported us. Thrilled to see participants leave with smiles and cherished memories. Wishing all the very best for their future tournaments!