[4] In the 1966 Asian Games he won gold by running the 800 metres in 1 minute 49.4 seconds, which set a new record in Asia.

[3] Baruah's birthday is celebrated on 3 September every year in Assam, which was named the "Abhiruchi Sports Day" in his honor.

He however not only managed to win gold, but in the 1965 event, Baruah set a national record by finishing the 800 metre race in 1 min 49.9 seconds.

[4] In 1966, Baruah managed to bring glory to India and the North East, by winning gold in the 1966 Asian Games held in Bangkok in the 800 metres athletics event.

[8] After his retirement from the Indian Army, Baruah found it difficult to maintain his family of five and had to take up the job of a driver in Sibsagar.

[6] Later on, the Assamese sports magazine, Abhiruchi, brought his state to the notice of people and also wrote a letter to the President of India.

Through the academy, Baruah shared his experiences and started training the younger generations interested in sports.

The school which is the first of its kind in the state will be built at a sprawling 20 bigha of land where theoretical and practical coaching will be provided at six prescribed sports (athletics, boxing, association football, weightlifting, archery and taekwondo).

Sonowal announced that the government would formulate a policy to integrate it with culture and education so that sportspersons pursuing training are not deprived of academic and moral values.

I hope the school will help in nurturing a host of young talents who will be able to represent the country in the long run.

"[6] A biography of Baruah concluded that he has been able to achieve success by acknowledging a lot of hardship and sacrifice by showing his skills through concentration and perseverance which has made him an icon for the new generation.

The biography also stated that Baruah's hard life struggle proved that having duty, courage concentration intelligence and determination to reach the goal cannot hinder any factor from moving forward.

Governor Jagadish Mukhi and ministers Bimal Bora and Parimal Suklabadiya were also present at the ceremony.