Vijayanagar, Aug 19: The Inspire Institute of Sport unveiled the Inspire Museum at its Vijayanagar campus on Independence Day, marking its eighth Foundation Day with a tribute to the athletes, coaches and sporting journeys that have shaped the institute over the years. The Inspire Museum celebrates IIS’ journey so far while offering visitors a glimpse into the achievements, milestones and stories behind the athletes who have trained and grown at the institute.
The Inspire Museum brings together the story of India’s journey through the Olympics, India’s inspiring champions along with personal sporting memorabilia from legendary athletes who have represented and championed the tricolour at the highest echelons of sport.
Adding an engaging element to the experience, the Inspire Museum also features interactive screens and kiosks showcasing IIS, its programmes, facilities and wider campus ecosystem, allowing visitors to explore the IIS’ approach to athlete development and high-performance systems, along with the people and moments behind IIS’ sporting achievements.
Parth Jindal – Founder, Inspire Institute of Sport said:
“The Inspire Museum is a reflection of not only India’s Olympic journey through the years, but also the journey of the athletes who have made our nation proud and the work that has gone into building our inspiring champions of IIS over the last eight years. At its heart, the museum celebrates their achievements and stories, with the hope that they inspire the next generation of Indian athletes to emulate them, dream bigger and go one step beyond. As we celebrate eight years of IIS, we also have our sights firmly set on the road ahead, and our focus is to keep building the support systems for Indian athletes to succeed at the highest level.”
Manisha Malhotra – President, Inspire Institute of Sport, said:
“Over the last eight years, IIS has seen athletes achieve important milestones across disciplines. The Inspire Museum brings together some of those moments and the stories behind them. It is a manuscript of how IIS and our athletes have evolved over the years, and we hope to see it grow in the next few years.”
The unveiling of the museum on Independence Day marked IIS’ eighth Foundation Day and brought together the athletes, achievements and milestones that have been part of the IIS story so far. As IIS enters its ninth year, the Inspire Museum will continue to serve as a record of its sporting history, while looking ahead to the athletes and achievements that will shape its next chapter.