Sudersan Patnaik is a former National Volleyball Player and International Referee with over 40 years of experience in the sport as a player, coach, and referee. He has represented Odisha and Utkal University in national tournaments since 1983 and has officiated in prestigious events such as the FIVB Men’s U-21 World Championship, Asian Championships, and Commonwealth Games. As Chief Referee for multiple national championships and Khelo India Games, he has also coached several state and institutional teams across Odisha. Additionally, he serves as a guest faculty member for NS NIS Volleyball courses, contributing to the development of future coaches and referees.
