Abhijit Bhattacharya, an employee of India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), was named Global Winner at the 2025 International Olympic Committee (IOC) Gender Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Champions Award, further demonstrating the company’s commitment to uplifting the country beyond its energy sector.
Inspiring social development and inclusion via athletics, Bhattacharya has had a significant impact, and this esteemed international recognition is a testament to his work. Bhattacharya, who was captain of the Indian volleyball team, has gone from being an outstanding athlete to a leader who makes a difference at the community level. He has made a significant impact in neglected communities through the Brahmaputra Volleyball League. Beyond its primary business, ONGC aspires to contribute to nation-building, and this success exemplifies that concept.
Both India and ONGC are very proud of Abhijit Bhattacharya’s international renown. His meteoric rise to fame proves that athletics can serve as a force for positive social change, just as he did on the volleyball court.
True nation-building, according to his accomplishment, is about more than just making money; it’s about giving people agency and making possibilities for all people a reality.
