About Us
Unique Features
KIIT School of Sports and Yogic Sciences, a pioneer school under KIIT Deemed to be University which is offering cutting-edge education in Physical Education, Sports Sciences, and Yogic Studies. Our mission is to shape future Olympians, educators, researchers, and wellness professionals by blending modern sports science, traditional yogic wisdom, and innovative pedagogy.
“Where discipline becomes destiny” – Empowering youth through world-class sports education.
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We foster excellence in teaching, research, and training through global collaborations and an interdisciplinary approach. Each year, over 1.5 lakh sports persons participate in KIIT’s various sports initiatives and gaining exposure to sports event management, coaching, and performance sciences.
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Our students undertake rigorous academic and practical training infused with spiritual and mental resilience. The curriculum is structured to develop holistic individuals ready for careers in education, athletics, health sciences, and wellness industries.
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We also nurture a vibrant yoga community focused on mindfulness, mental well-being, and spiritual growth through daily practice along with global outreach as well.
Visionary Leadership
Dr. Samanta’s Sporting Revolution
The sporting legacy at KIIT & KISS was born from the vision of our founder, Prof. Achyuta Samanta. Inspired by global university models where sports play a central role in holistic development, he envisioned an institution where Indigenous children could access the same world-class training, facilities, and mentorship.
His belief that sports build not just strong bodies, but resilient, disciplined minds, has guided the creation of one of India’s largest grassroots sports ecosystems.
Sister Institutions
KIIT & KISS: Shared Legacy
KIIT and KISS are sister institutions under the KIIT Group of Institutions. While KISS is a fully residential school and university for Indigenous students, and KIIT is a world-class multidisciplinary university, both institutions share a unified vision of holistic development including in sports.
Shared Facilities
Many sports facilities, programmes, and coaching resources are jointly developed and accessed by students from both campuses.
Unified Talent Pipeline
High-performing athletes have emerged from interconnected talent pipelines and collaborative coaching frameworks.
Collective Mission
Our focus remains on the collective mission of empowering youth through sports, regardless of institutional labels.
Awards & Recognition
Recognition & National Standing
Our commitment to sports excellence has earned recognition from prestigious national and international bodies, establishing us as a leader in sports-driven education and empowerment.
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2022
Government of India recognition for outstanding sports promotion.
FICCI India Sports Award
Excellence in promoting sports nationwide.
FIFA & FIVB Nodal Centre
First institution globally for both programmes in South Asia.
FIVB Grand Cross Award
Highest volleyball federation honor to Dr. Achyuta Samanta.
Biju Patnaik Sports Award
Excellence in promoting sports.
Sportstar Aces Award
Excellence in promoting sports.
AICF Institutional Membership
Only educational institution in India with this recognition.
Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav 2023
Hosted first-ever Indigenous sports festival with Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
Impact by Numbers
Sports in Numbers
Transforming lives through sports excellence.
Athlete Life
Athlete Life: A Day in Motion
Life as a student-athlete blends academics, sports, community, and care. 60% of our athletes are girls, reflecting our strong commitment to gender equity in sports.
- Morning: Warm-up, drills, coaching
- Mid-day: Academic classes with flexible scheduling
- Afternoon: High-performance practice or inter-campus matches
- Evening: Strategy sessions, physiotherapy, nutrition checks
- Support: Residential accommodation, special diets, mentoring, peer groups
Infrastructure Excellence
World-Class Sports Infrastructure
KISS and KIIT together host one of the most expansive and inclusive sporting ecosystems in India. With Olympic-standard facilities spread across more than a dozen campuses, our infrastructure supports training and competition in over 37 sports disciplines.
Campus 03IAAF-Approved Athletics Stadium
Synthetic Track, 24,000 seating, floodlit.
Campus 02International Archery Stadium
World-class archery facilities.
Premium Facilities
- 16+ Sports Complexes
- Olympic-size Swimming Pools
- IAAF-approved Athletics Stadium
- BCCI-approved Cricket Ground
- International Archery & Chess Facilities
- Cycling Velodrome (1st in Eastern India)
- Over 20 Health Clubs
- Floodlit Synthetic Outdoor Courts
Campus-wise Facilities
Campus 01 – KISS Main
- Football, Handball, Baseball/Softball Grounds
- Athletics Practice Ground
- Kabaddi & Kho-Kho Grounds
- Volleyball Court
- Synthetic Basketball Court
- Synthetic Lawn Tennis / Soft Tennis Court
- Rugby Ground, Judo Hall, Chess Hall
- Sepak Takraw Area
- Weightlifting & Powerlifting Room
- Multi-gym with 25 Stations
- Health Club
Campus 02 – KISS
- Archery Stadium (International Standard)
- Olympic-Size Swimming Pool
Campus 03 – KISS
- IAAF-Approved Athletic Stadium (24,000 seating, floodlit)
- Cycling Velodrome (10,000 seating, floodlit)
- Football Ground
- Indoor Sports Complex: Multi-purpose Hall, 3 Badminton Courts, Health Club, Billiards & Snooker, Table Tennis, Chess & Carom, Yoga Hall
Campus 05 – KIIT
- Health Club
- Swimming Pool
- Cricket Ground
- Football Ground
Campus 06 – KIIT
- Swimming Pool
- Health Club
Campus 07 – KIIT
- Billiards & Snooker Hall
- Table Tennis Hall
- Health Club, Swimming Pool
- Yoga Hall
- Basketball Court
Campus 08 – KIIT
- Outdoor Sports Complex
- 3 Lawn Tennis Courts (Synthetic, Floodlit)
- 4 Volleyball Courts (Synthetic, Floodlit)
Campus 09 – KIIT International School
- Swimming Pool
- 2 Lawn Tennis Courts (Synthetic, Floodlit)
- 2 Basketball Courts (Synthetic, Floodlit)
- Volleyball Court, Table Tennis Hall, Chess Hall
- Football Ground, Cricket Nets
Campus 10 – KIIT
- 2 Volleyball Courts (Artificial Grass & Synthetic)
- Health Club, Swimming Pool
- Squash Hall, Table Tennis Hall
- Billiards & Snooker Hall
- International Chess Hall
Campus 11 – KIIT
- 2 Synthetic Basketball Courts
- 2 Lawn Tennis Courts
- Indoor Multi-purpose Hall, 2 Badminton Courts
- Health Club, Swimming Pool
- Squash, Table Tennis, Billiards & Snooker Halls
Campus 12 – KIIT
- Synthetic Basketball & Lawn Tennis Courts
- Indoor Multi-purpose Hall, 3 Badminton Courts
- Health Club, Swimming Pool
- Table Tennis, Billiards & Snooker Halls
- Yoga Center
Campus 13 – KIIT Stadium Complex
- Cricket Stadium (BCCI Approved, Turf Wickets, Floodlights, 20,000 seating + 7 Practice Nets)
- Hockey Stadium (Astroturf, Floodlights, 5,000 seating)
- Football & Rugby Stadium (Grass, 3,000 seating)
- Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium – 100m x 53m multipurpose hall for Handball, Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Kabaddi, Kho Kho, Shooting, Cricket Nets, Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Judo, Fencing, Wrestling
Campus 15 – KIIT
- 2 Synthetic Basketball Courts
- Indoor Multi-purpose Hall
- Health Club, Swimming Pool
- Table Tennis, Billiards & Snooker Halls
- Kabaddi Ground
- 2 International-Standard Boxing Rings
Campus 18 – KIIT
- Dedicated Yoga Ground
From Potential to Podium
Our three-stage talent identification and development process ensures every student with potential gets a fair shot.
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Step 1: Discovery & Screening
Mass screening across all campuses to identify natural talent and aptitude. We believe talent is universal, even if opportunity is not.
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Step 2: Specialisation & Coaching
Sport-specific coaching, team formation, and competitive exposure. Focus on skill-building, discipline, teamwork, and confidence.
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Step 3: High-Performance Pathway
Intensive training under international coaches, sports psychology, nutrition planning, and participation in national/international competitions.
Hall of Fame
Meet Our Champions
Our athletes have represented India at Olympics, Paralympics, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games. Over 1,000+ players have competed at the national level and 2,000+ at the state level.
Olympians & Paralympians
- Dutee ChandAthletics – SprintOlympian · Arjun Awardee
- Bhavani Devi C.A.FencingOlympian · Arjun Awardee
- Amit RohidasHockey – Men’s TeamOlympian · Arjun Awardee
- Srabani NandaAthletics – SprintOlympian
- Shivpal SinghAthletics – Javelin ThrowOlympian
- Sandeep KumarAthletics – 20 km Race WalkOlympian
- Priyanka GoswamiAthletics – 20 km Race WalkOlympian
- Kishore Kumar JenaAthletics – Javelin ThrowOlympian
- Annu RaniAthletics – Javelin ThrowOlympian
- Tajinderpal Singh ToorAthletics – Shot PutOlympian · Arjun Awardee
- Sajan PrakashSwimmingOlympian
- Lilima MinzHockey – Women’s TeamOlympian
- Sunita LakraHockey – Women’s TeamOlympian
- Praveen KumarPara Athletics – High JumpParalympian · Arjun Awardee
- Kashish LakraPara Athletics – Club ThrowParalympian
Tribal Athletes on the Global Stage
These remarkable athletes from tribal communities have represented India in various international tournaments.
- Junu BiruaInternational Chess PlayerTribe: Kandha
- Makaranda PradhanInternational Rugby PlayerTribe: Kandha
- Dumuni MarndiInternational Rugby PlayerTribe: Kandha
- Aliva PradhanInternational Softball PlayerTribe: Kandha
- Basanti PangiInternational Rugby PlayerTribe: Paraja
- Geeta BhuyanBaseball & SoftballTribe: Jara Sabar
- Gouranga JamudaInternational Rugby PlayerTribe: Ho
- Hadi Dhangada MajhiInternational Rugby PlayerTribe: Bonda
- Hupi MajhiInternational Rugby PlayerTribe: Santal
- Indrani ChhatriaInternational Cricket PlayerTribe: Kishan
- Janaki MurmuInternational Football PlayerTribe: Santal
- Kuni BadraInternational Cricket PlayerTribe: Munda
Success Stories & Spotlights
Hear directly from our athletes
Transformative journeys, told by the people who lived them.
Jungle Cry: From Bhubaneswar to Hollywood
A landmark in KISS’s sporting journey, the 2022 international feature film tells the incredible true story of 12 tribal boys from KISS who went from learning rugby for the first time to winning the Under-14 Rugby World Cup in the UK.
Directed by Sagar Ballary and starring Abhay Deol, Jungle Cry is more than a sports drama; it’s a powerful testament to how sport can change lives and how institutions like KISS are breaking barriers for India’s Indigenous youth.
Film Highlights
- Premiered at Cannes Film Festival
- Featured on international OTT platforms
- Based on true events at KISS
Rugby Achievement
- Under-14 Rugby World Cup Winners
- From zero to champions in one year
- First tribal team to win internationally
Global Impact
Global Recognition, Grassroots Impact
A growing legacy of sports excellence, social impact, and global partnerships.
Over 40,000 Children Participate in Historic Volleyball Festival
As part of a Guinness World Record attempt, 5,000 children played volleyball across 60 courts simultaneously, during the KISS Volleyball Foundation Festival. The event saw over 40,000 students participating, showcasing the scale of grassroots sports promotion at KISS.
JICA Volunteers Join Hands to Uplift Rugby in India
With support from JICA, KISS welcomed international volunteers to strengthen rugby training. This unique partnership underscores our commitment to excellence in lesser-supported sports like rugby.
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Partnerships & Collaborations
Meaningful partnerships create the strongest platforms for change. We’ve built powerful alliances with leading national and international sports organizations. These collaborations help us elevate the training, visibility, and success of our student-athletes – often from the remotest corners of the country – to the global stage.
- FIFA – Football for Schools Programme Nodal Centre
- FIVB – Volleyball for All Programme Nodal Centre
- UNESCO – Fit for Life Programme Partner
- JICA – Rugby Development Programme
- BCCI – Cricket Development
- SAI – Sports Authority of India
- Khelo India – National Sports Mission
- All India Chess Federation – Institutional Membership
- Reliance Foundation – Youth Sports Division
- Glenmark Aquatic Foundation – Swimming Excellence
- Mitsubishi – Infrastructure Support
- Odisha FC – Football Development
Support Our Athletes
We welcome individuals, corporates, and institutions who wish to invest in sporting futures. Join us in creating opportunities for Indigenous talent to shine on the global stage.
Sponsor Equipment
Support with sports equipment and gear.
Volunteer as Coach
Share your expertise and mentor athletes.
Corporate CSR
Partner with us for sustainable impact.
Scholarship Support
Fund athletic scholarships and training.