Gurujee Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy Visits Kalinga Stadium, Encourages Sports & Academics Balance

Bhubaneswar: Renowned spiritual leader and mentor Gurujee Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy visited Kalinga Stadium and expressed his happiness over the sports infrastructure and development initiatives. During his visit, he interacted with students of the sports hostel and shared inspiring insights on balancing sports and academics.
The visit was attended by key officials from the Sports & Youth Services Department, including Bhaskarjyoti Sarma, IAS, Principal Secretary, Siddhartha Das, IAS, Director, Sports, Deepankar Mahapatra, IAS, CEO, HPCO Bijayananda Nayak, Joint Secretary, Bijay Swain, Additional Secretary and other officials from the sports department.

Gurujee toured various world-class sports facilities at Kalinga Stadium, including Sports Science Centre, Tennis Auditorium, Tennis Courts, Indoor Aquatic Centre, Hockey Stadium.
During his visit, Gurujee engaged in discussions with sports department officials and students, emphasizing the importance of striking a balance between sports and academics. He dismissed the notion that excelling in sports comes at the cost of education, citing his own example of excelling in both fields while securing the prestigious IPS rank.

Gurujee lauded the achievements of the children from Sai Ka Angan, who have been excelling in both academics and sports. He particularly highlighted their impressive performance in ice skating and advised the sports department to promote the sport further. Under his guidance, young athletes from Sai Ka Angan have made significant strides in ice skating, showcasing talent and dedication at various levels.
He encouraged students to pursue sports with discipline and determination, reassuring them that success in athletics does not hinder academic progress but rather enhances overall growth.