Adamas University and the historic Kalighat Club formally declared a strategic sporting affiliation, marking a major step in bolstering Bengal’s athletic ecology. The collaboration intends to create new chances for up-and-coming talent by fusing the club’s strong athletic history with the university’s expanding involvement in competitive sports.

Senior university authorities, Kalighat Club representatives, athletes, and members of the media community attended the press conference and ceremonial jersey reveal at The Press Club in Kolkata.

The occasion was attended by Prof. (Dr.) Samit Ray, Chancellor of Adamas University and Chairman of Rice–Adamas Group; Rajat Subhra Roy and Saumya Subhra Roy, Directors of Adamas Tech Consulting Private Limited and Adamas United Sports; Bablu Koley, representative of Kalighat Club; Ranjan Bhattacharya, Director of Sports, Adamas University; and Shobhan Bhattacharya, Vice President, Adamas University.

The group seeks to establish an organized platform for the identification of grassroots talent, professional coaching, better training facilities, and increased exposure to competition for young athletes.

The university has been increasing its presence in cricket, football, volleyball, table tennis, chess, and badminton through Adamas United Sports. Its accomplishments include participation in Khelo India, consecutive Bengal Pro T20 League titles—the men’s squad in 2025 and the women’s team in 2026—and East Zone Inter-University Football and Chess championships.

These accomplishments demonstrate the university’s dedication to fusing academic growth with competitive sports and giving players chances to succeed outside of the classroom.

One of the program’s main highlights was the ceremonial introduction of the team jersey, which represented the union of two athletic institutions with a common goal. The event also included an interactive media session and speeches by dignitaries.

It is anticipated that the association will develop Bengal’s sporting ecosystem, foster the next generation of athletes, and open up new avenues for future winners.

Priyanka Dutta