FIVB–KIIT–KISS Centre of Excellence for Volleyball at KIIT elevated to an International Centre of Excellence for Volleyball and Beach Volleyball

Bhubaneswar: It is a matter of great pride and happiness for the entire Odisha that the FIVB–KIIT–KISS Centre of Excellence for Volleyball at KIIT has been elevated to an International Centre of Excellence for Volleyball and Beach Volleyball by FIVB.

This announcement about the elevation of FIVB–KIIT–KISS Centre of Excellence for Volleyball at KIIT as an International Centre of Excellence for Volleyball and Beach Volleyball was made at the FIVB Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, in the presence of FIVB President Dr Fabio Azevedo and the FIVB leadership.

This is a proud moment for KIIT, KISS, Odisha and India. What started as a centre to support Indian volleyball players will now become a global platform for players, coaches and sports professionals from different countries.

It will also give international athletes the opportunity to study at KIIT and KISS while receiving world-class volleyball and beach volleyball training.

Meanwhile, KIIT-KISS founder Achyuta Samanta expressed his gratitude to Dr Fabio Azevedo. “I am thankful to Dr Fabio Azevedo and the entire FIVB leadership for their trust and encouragement,” he said on an X post.

“My dream is to see India represented in Volleyball and Beach Volleyball at the Olympic Games. I believe this International Centre of Excellence will help us identify, train and prepare young talents for the future, including our long-term aim towards Brisbane Olympics 2032,” Samanta added