Bhubaneswar: The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has announced the name of India’s renowned institute Kit and Kiss as the founding partner of the newly established FIVB Volleyball Foundation. On the occasion of the launch of the new FIVB Volleyball Foundation, FIVB President Dr. Ary Graca announced the names Kit and Kiss. This effort has been started by FIVB, inspired by Kit and Kiss founder Achyut Samanta’s work in the field of social service.
FIVB will organize volleyball matches around the world and receive some of the proceeds as donations. The main goal of the FIVB Volleyball Foundation is to invest this donation money in the field of social service in different countries of the FIVB world. FIVB Volleyball Foundation’s launch event was attended by International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, representatives of volleyball associations from more than 200 countries around the world and many other dignitaries.
A memorandum of understanding was scheduled to be signed between FIVB and Kit and Kiss on May 30th, but since Kit and Kiss founder Achyut Samanta could not be present due to the election, the agreement will be signed later. It is worth noting that the contribution of Kit and Kiss in the field of sports has created a unique identity throughout the world.
All the sports associations in the world have appreciated the contribution of kit and kiss to the sport. Recently, FIVB has accepted kit and kiss as the only affiliated educational institution of FIVB Volleyball Foundation. On the occasion of the foundation’s launch, Kit & Kiss was announced as its associate institution with FIVB, carrying the Kit & Kiss logo. Kit and Kiss were also honored with this.
Expressing happiness at this success, Achyut Samanta, founder of Kit and Kiss FIVB, its president Dr. Ary Graca. Director General Fabio Azevedo expressed his gratitude.
Mr. Samanta said, “I am grateful to FIVB for having decided to organize volleyball in different countries and do social service after being inspired by my social work. Although I was unable to attend in Geneva due to the election, the FIVB has greatly respected the Keith & Kiss Institute.”
Mr. Samanta said that it is a matter of pride and glory for Odisha and the whole of India as FIVB Volleyball Foundation has accepted kit and kiss from all over the world as the only partner institution.
