KIIT & KISS Sports

13/10/2026

12/10/2026

09/10/2026

76th Honorary Doctorate

I am grateful to the Institute of Advanced Research, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, for conferring an honorary doctorate on me on its 15th Foundation Day. This is my 76th honorary doctorate, and I receive it with humility.

My heartfelt thanks to the Governing Body and the entire IAR family for this honour.

07/10/2026

Proud of my lovable KIITian Amit Rohidas. He came to meet me today after winning gold with the Indian men’s hockey team at the Asian Games and qualifying for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Seeing him so happy made me very happy too.

We also spoke about starting a hockey academy at KIIT & KISS to find and train young players, especially among my lovable KISSians. I hope many more of our children will one day play hockey for India.

My thanks to the Government of Odisha for its continued encouragement of hockey. My good wishes to Amit for the Los Angeles Olympics and all that lies ahead..