Pune: MIT Art, Design & Technology University has been granted recognition by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) as a Khelo India Residential Training Center for rowing. This recognition makes MIT-ADT the first university in the state to receive prestigious SAI approval for this sport.

The university's sports complex is equipped with world-class facilities. The Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT Sports Academy provides specialized training in rowing, boxing, and swimming under the guidance of national-level coaches. As a result, the rowing academy has produced players who have represented India at national and international levels, bringing laurels to the university.

Last year, School of Law professor Aditya Kendari won a gold medal while representing India at the Asian Indoor Rowing Championship. Following this achievement, the university's Executive President, Prof. Dr. Mangesh Karad, stated that receiving SAI recognition for the rowing academy under Khelo India will provide aspiring rowers in Pune and surrounding regions with a dedicated training center.

To celebrate this success, university officials, including Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Rajesh S., Pro-Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ramchandra Pujeri, Dr. Mohit Dubey, Registrar Dr. Mahesh Chopde, and Director of Sports Prof. Padmakar Phad, congratulated the sports department.

Also Selected for Maharashtra Government’s 'Lakshya Vedh' Initiative

Alongside SAI recognition, the Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT Sports Academy has also been chosen as a Rowing Talent Development Training Center under the Maharashtra Government’s Lakshya Vedh Initiative. Additionally, rowers Bhagyashree Ghule, Anushka Garje, and coach Suhas Kamble have received official recognition.