Celebrating a Decade p Spirit, Service, and Sporting Excellence through Art.
Sanchita Chatterjee, BS News Agency, Kolkata, 9th September 2025: The Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata, East India’s largest participatory sporting event, marked another milestone today with the inauguration of a unique Art Exhibition at the *Indian Council for Cultural Relations*. The exhibition, curated by acclaimed artist Shri Debasish Mallick Choudhury, will run from *9th to 11th September 2025, between 3 PM and 8 PM*, bringing together creativity, sport, and service in a powerful confluence.
The inauguration ceremony held today was graced by eminent dignitaries including *Ms. Madhabilata Mitra, Supermodel & Mountaineer; Mr. Chandan Roychoudhury, Bengal Olympic Association & Bengal Paralympic Association;u Mrs. Basabdutta Kar, Mrs India 2024; and Grandmaster & Arjuna Awardee Mr. Dibendu Barua*.
Speaking at the inauguration, *Grandmaster Dibendu Barua* said, *“The Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata reflects resilience and discipline—values that art too embodies. This exhibition beautifully brings these worlds together.”*
*Mr. Chandan Roychoudhury* added, *“Both sport and art unite and inspire. This initiative honours our athletes, armed forces, and the creativity of Bengal’s youth.”*
Featuring 25 young and emerging painters from leading art institutions such as Visva-Bharati University, Rabindra Bharati University, Government College of Art & Craft, Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Indian Art College, and Montmartre, the exhibition explores themes of courage, resilience, and national pride.
All proceeds from the exhibition, organised in collaboration with the *Bengal Sub Area, Indian Army*, will be donated to the *Army Welfare Fund, Bengal Sub Area, Indian Army*.