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.
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KIIT_KISS_Asian_GamesCongratulations to my lovable KIITians on representing India at the 20th Asian Games, Aichi–Nagoya 2026, Japan, and winning 21 medals for India.
Chitra Tripathi (@chitraaum) ji visited KIIT & KISS and spent time with my lovable KISSians. She said she could see the dream of a Viksit Bharat taking shape at KISS.
I am humbled by her kind words about me. I thank her for the affection she showed my children and for sharing what she saw here.
Heartiest congratulations to our men’s hockey team on winning Asian Games gold with a 5–1 victory over Malaysia! I am very happy for my lovable KIITian Amit Rohidas. Both our men’s and women’s teams have won gold and qualified for the LA 2028 Olympics. A proud moment for India!
Another honour that gives me much happiness. Humbled to receive the ‘Education Philanthropic Award’ from FIDE, the International Chess Federation, at its Summit on Chess in Education in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on 24 September 2026, with participants from over 120 member countries. The summit was held alongside the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad and Congress. My Dear Aditya received the award on my behalf.
I am also happy that FIDE, KIIT and KISS have signed an MoU to expand our Chess in Education initiatives. This follows the FIDE Global Conference on Chess in Society and Education, which we co-hosted at KIIT in January, and the teacher preparation programme held at KISS in August.
I have always wanted our children to have every opportunity to learn and grow through education and sports. This collaboration will help more of my lovable KIITians and KISSians learn and enjoy chess.
My sincere thanks to Interim President Mr Viswanathan Anand, Acting Chair Ms Dana Reizniece-Ozola and the entire FIDE family for this honour and for supporting our efforts to bring chess to more children.
Happy and humbled to receive two special honours from CEEMAN and FIDE on the same day. I am grateful that my lifelong service to humanity through education and social work has been recognised in this way. I share this happiness with my entire KIIT, KISS & KIMS family.
Yesterday evening was very special as I joined the Ganesh Puja celebration at the Ambani family residence, Antilia, in Mumbai, on the kind invitation of Smt. Nita Ambani Ji.
In the midst of the Puja and so many guests, Nita Ji, Mukesh Ji and Anant Ji personally took time out to receive me and spend time with me. We had a warm interaction and discussed several things close to our hearts.
During the evening, I spent a few minutes interacting with Anant Ambani Ji and found him to be very warm, humble and wonderful, despite the stature he holds.
I have always admired their simplicity, warmth and respect for people. I am very grateful to the entire Ambani family for their love and respect for my work. The evening was special with the darshan and blessings of Ganpati Bappa.