KIIT is the first university in India to send the largest contingent of athletes to the Olympics. Founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta announced Rs 7 lakh to each athlete, encouraging them to excel. The contingent includes Amit Rohidas, Kishore Kumar Jena, Parul Chaudhary, Priyanka, and others. Dr. Samanta highlighted that KIIT & KISS has produced 20 Olympians and 2 Paralympians, and has 7 Arjuna Awardees. KIIT is proud of its athletes' achievements and supports them wholeheartedly.

Source- Argus News