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{{short description|National sports body of India}}
{{Short description|National sports body of India}}
{{distinguish|Sports Authority}}
{{Distinguish|Sports Authority}}
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{{Infobox government agency
{{Infobox government agency
| name = Sports Authority of India
| name           = Sports Authority of India
| seal =  
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| logo = Sports Authority of India logo.svg
| logo           = Sports Authority of India logo.svg
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| logo_caption = Official Logo of SAI
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| formed = {{start date and years ago|1984|df=y|p=y}}
| formed         = {{start date and years ago|1984|df=y|p=y}}
| jurisdiction = India
| jurisdiction   = India
| headquarters = SAI (Head office), [[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Delhi)]], [[Lodhi Road]], [[Delhi]], [[India]].
| headquarters   = [[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi|Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium]], [[Lodi Road]], [[Delhi]],  
| employees =  
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| budget = {{INRConvert|500|c}} <small>(2020–21)</small><ref>{{cite web|title=Government allocates Rs 2826.92 crore to sports budget, Rs 50 crore increase from last year|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/government-allocates-rs-2826-92-crore-to-sports-budget-rs-50-crore-increase-from-last-year/articleshow/73839805.cms|access-date=6 June 2020}}</ref>
| budget         = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|3062.60|c|lk=on|year=2021}} {{small|(2022–23 [[Fiscal year|FY]])}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/doc/eb/sumsbe.pdf |format=PDF|title=Ministry wise Summary of Budget Provisions|date=February 2022|website=Indiabudget.gov.in|access-date=7 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Sports Desk |date=1 February 2022 |title=Budget 2022: Central government announces hike in sports budget |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/budget-2022-central-government-announces-hike-in-sports-budget-7751461/#:~:text=The%20total%20budget%20allocated%20for%20sports%20now%20stands%20at%20Rs%203062.60%20cr.&text=Last%20year%20(for%202021%2D22,crore%20in%20the%20sports%20budget. |access-date=7 August 2022}}</ref>
| chief1_name = Sandip Pradhan [[Indian Revenue Service]]
| chief1_name     = [[Mansukh Mandaviya]]
| chief1_position = [[Secretary to Government of India|Sports Secretary]]-cum-Director General
| chief1_position = Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports
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| chief2_name     = [[Raksha Khadse]]
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| chief2_position = Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports
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| parent_department = [[Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports]]
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[[File:Sports Authority of India.png|thumb|400px|right|SAI Training Centres across India (c. 2014).]]


The '''Sports Authority of India''' ('''SAI''') is the apex national sports body of India, established in 1982 by the [[Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports]] of [[Government of India]] for the development of [[sport in India|sports in India]]. SAI has 2 Sports Academic institutions, 11 "SAI Regional Centres" (SRC), 14 "Centre of Excellence" (COE/COX), 56 "Sports Training Centres" (STC) and 20 [[Special Area Games Scheme|Special Area Games]] (SAG).<ref name=sai1>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/index1.asp?ls_id=739 |title=SAI centres and institutes on map |access-date=15 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115080952/http://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/index1.asp?ls_id=739 |archive-date=15 November 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=sai2>[http://www.sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/index1.asp?ls_id=627 SAI Centres of Excellence] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171116023110/http://www.sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/index1.asp?ls_id=627 |date=16 November 2017 }}.</ref><ref name="sai4">{{Cite web |url=http://nationalsportstalenthunt.in/iFileSAI/showCenter/showCenterPage |title=SAI entities list |access-date=15 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171116024627/http://nationalsportstalenthunt.in/iFileSAI/showCenter/showCenterPage |archive-date=16 November 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> In addition, SAI also manages [[Netaji Subhash High Altitude Training Centre]] (Shilaroo, Himachal Pradesh) as well as 5 stadiums in the national capital of Delhi, such as [[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Delhi)|Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium]] (also serves as national head office of SAI), [[Indira Gandhi Arena]], [[Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium]], [[SPM Swimming Pool Complex]] and [[Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range]].
[[File:Sports Authority of India.png|thumb|right|SAI Training centres across India ({{circa|2014}})]]


Two "SAI Sports Academic" institutions are [[Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports]] (at Patiala in Punjab) and [[Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education]] (at Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala), conducting research and running certificate to [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]] level courses in physical education and sports medicine.<ref name=sai1/><ref name=sai4/>
The '''Sports Authority of India''', '''SAI''', was set up in 1984 to carry forward the legacy of the [[1982 Asian Games]] held in [[New Delhi]] under the Department of Sports. SAl has been entrusted with promoting [[sport in India]] and achieving sporting excellence at the national and international level.


Eleven "SAI Regional Centres" (SRC) are located at (clockwise from north) [[Chandigarh]], [[Zirakpur]], [[Sonipat]], [[Lucknow]], [[Guwahati]], [[Imphal]], [[Kolkata]], [[Bhopal]], [[Bangalore|Bengaluru]], [[Mumbai]] and [[Gandhinagar]].<ref name=sai1/><ref name=sai4/> New regional centre of SAI has been inaugurated at Zirakpur, Punjab. It is the 11th regional centre of Sports Authority of India.{{fact|date=March 2022}}
SAI, an autonomous body under the [[Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports]], [[Government of India]], is the Apex National Sports Body of India, for the development of sport in India. SAI has two sports academies, 12 regional centres, 23 national centres of excellence, 67 sports training centres, 30 extension centres of STC and 69 national sports talent content schemes.<ref name="sai1">{{Cite web |url=http://www.sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/index1.asp?ls_id=739 |title=SAI centres and institutes on map |access-date=15 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115080952/http://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/index1.asp?ls_id=739 |archive-date=15 November 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="sai2">[http://www.sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/index1.asp?ls_id=627 SAI Centres of Excellence] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171116023110/http://www.sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/index1.asp?ls_id=627 |date=16 November 2017 }}.</ref><ref name="sai4">{{Cite web |url=http://nationalsportstalenthunt.in/iFileSAI/showCenter/showCenterPage |title=SAI entities list |access-date=15 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171116024627/http://nationalsportstalenthunt.in/iFileSAI/showCenter/showCenterPage |archive-date=16 November 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>


Fourteen "Centre of Excellences" (COE/COX) have a total of nearly 600 trainees in 18 sports (as of 2014), such as Archery, Athletics, Boxing, Cycling, Fencing, Gymnastics, Hockey, Judo, Kabaddi, Kayaking and Canoeing, Rowing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling and Wushu.<ref name=sai5/> These COE are at (clockwise from north) [[Patiala]], [[Sonipat]], [[Haryana Agricultural University Stadium|Hisar]] (Haryana), [[Shillong]], [[Imphal]], [[Kolkata]], [[Jagatpur, India|Jagatpur]] (Odisha), [[Bhopal]], [[Bangalore|Bengaluru]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Alappuzha]], [[Kandivali]], [[Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University|Aurangabad]] and [[Gandhinagar]].<ref name=sai4/>
In addition, SAI also manages [[Netaji Subhash High Altitude Training Centre]], as well as five stadiums in New Delhi, such as [[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi|Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium]], [[Indira Gandhi Arena]], [[Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium]], [[SPM Swimming Pool Complex]] and [[Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range]].


Twenty "Special Area Games" (SAG) are located at (clockwise from north) [[Kargil]], [[Kishanganj]] (Bihar), [[Gidhaur]] (Bihar), [[Ranchi]] (Jharkhand), [[Namchi]] (Sikkim), [[Naharlagun]] (Arunachal Pradesh), [[Kokrajhar]] (Assam), [[Tinsukia]] (Assam), [[Imphal]] (Manipur), [[Nambol|Utlou]] (village in Nambol, Manipur), [[Agartala]] (Tripura), [[Aizawl]] (Mizoram), [[Bolpur]] (West Bengal), [[Jagatpur, India|Jagatpur]] (Odisha), [[Sundergarh]] (Odisha), [[Dhar]] (Madhya Pradesh), [[Port Blair]] (Andaman and Nicobar Islands), [[Alappuzha]] (Kerala), [[Thalassery|Tellicherry]] (Kerala), [[Mayiladuthurai]] (Tamil Nadu).<ref name=sai4/>
The two SAI Sports Academies are [[Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports]] in [[Patiala]] and [[Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education]] in [[Thiruvananthapuram]], conducting research and running certificate to [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]] level courses in [[physical education]] and [[sports medicine]].<ref name=sai1/><ref name=sai4/>
 
SAI Regional Centres are located at [[Chandigarh]], [[Zirakpur]], [[Sonipat]], [[Lucknow]], [[Guwahati]], [[Imphal]], [[Kolkata]], [[Bhopal]], [[Bangalore|Bengaluru]], [[Mumbai]], and [[Gandhinagar]].<ref name=sai1/><ref name=sai4/><ref name=sai5/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://halfwayfootball.com/minerva-academy-new-residential-program-at-bengaluru-sai-facility/|title=Minerva Academy Revolutionizes Indian Football with New Residential Program at Bengaluru SAI Facility|date=17 June 2023|access-date=17 June 2023|first=Anson|last=Jaison|website=halfwayfootball.com|publisher=Halfway Football India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230617104035/https://halfwayfootball.com/minerva-academy-new-residential-program-at-bengaluru-sai-facility/|archive-date=17 June 2023}}</ref>
 
Special Area Games are located at [[Kargil]], [[Kishanganj]], [[Gidhaur]], [[Ranchi]], [[Namchi]], [[Naharlagun]], [[Kokrajhar]], [[Tinsukia]], [[Imphal]], [[Nambol|Utlou]], [[Agartala]], [[Aizawl]], [[Bolpur]], [[Jagatpur, India|Jagatpur]] (Odisha), [[Sundergarh]], [[Dhar]], [[Port Blair]], [[Alappuzha]], [[Thalassery|Tellicherry]], and [[Mayiladuthurai]].<ref name=sai4/>


== History ==
== History ==
On  7 May 1961, the [[Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports|National Institute of Sports]] (NIS) was set up for the development of sports at the [[Moti Bagh Palace|Motibagh Palace]] grounds in [[Patiala]]. On 23 January 1973, it was renamed [[Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports]] (NSNIS).


After independence, on 7 May 1961, the [[Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports|National Institute of Sports]] (NIS) was set up for the development of sports at the [[Moti Bagh Palace|Motibagh Palace]] grounds in [[Patiala]]. On 23 January 1973, it was renamed [[Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports]] (NSNIS).
The Sports Authority of India originated with the committee formed to host the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi. SAI was set up as a Society registered under Societies Act, 1860 in pursuance of the Resolution No. 1-1/83/SAI dated 25 January 1984 of the Department of Sports, Government of India with the objective of promotion of Sports and Games as detailed in the Resolution. On 1 May 1987, the "Society for National Institute of Physical Education and Sports" (SNIPES) was merged with SAI, and as a result, the [[Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports]] (NSNIS) at Patiala and its allied centres at [[Bhopal]], [[Bangalore]], [[Kolkata]] and [[Gandhinagar]], and the [[Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education]] at [[Thiruvananthapuram]] also came under SAI. The [[Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports]] at Patiala and the [[Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education|Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education]] at [[Thiruvananthapuram]] became its academic wings. In 1995, [[Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education|Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education]] at [[Gwalior]] became a separate "[[Deemed university|Deemed University]]."<ref name=sai5>{{cite web | title = Introduction | publisher = Sports Authority of India, Government of India | url = http://www.sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/index2.asp?slid=210&sublinkid=116&langid=1 | access-date = 13 August 2014 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130726184128/http://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/index2.asp?slid=210&sublinkid=116&langid=1 | archive-date = 26 July 2013 | df = dmy-all }}</ref>
 
The Sports Authority of India originated with the committee formed to host the [[1982 Asian Games]] in [[New Delhi]]. On 25 January 1984, "Sports Authority of India" was established as a registered society by the "Department of Sports"" of [[Government of India]]'s [[Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports]]. On 1 May 1987, the "Society for National Institute of Physical Education and Sports" (SNIPES) was merged with SAI, and as a result, the [[Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports]](NSNIS) at Patiala and its allied centres at [[Bhopal]], [[Bangalore]], [[Kolkata]] and [[Gandhinagar]] and the [[Colleges in Thiruvananthapuram district|Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education]] at [[Thiruvananthapuram]] also came under SAI. The [[Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports]] at [[Patiala]] and the [[Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education]] at [[Thiruvananthapuram]] became its academic wings. In 1995, [[Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education|Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education]] at [[Gwalior]] became a separate "[[Deemed university|Deemed University]]."<ref name=sai5>{{cite web | title = Introduction | publisher = Sports Authority of India, Government of India | url = http://www.sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/index2.asp?slid=210&sublinkid=116&langid=1 | access-date = 13 August 2014 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130726184128/http://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/index2.asp?slid=210&sublinkid=116&langid=1 | archive-date = 26 July 2013 | df = dmy-all }}</ref>


== SAI Regional Centres (SRC)s ==
== SAI regional centres (SRC)s ==
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Clockwise from north:<ref name=sai1/>
* [[SAI Netaji Subhas Regional Centre, Chandigarh]]  
* SAI Netaji Subhas Regional Centre, [[Chandigarh]]
* [[SAI Chaudhary Devi Lal Northern Regional Centre, Sonepat]], [[Haryana]]  
* SAI Chaudhary Devi Lal Northern Regional Centre, [[Sonipat]]
* [[SAI Netaji Subhas Regional Centre, Lucknow]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]
* SAI Netaji Subhas Regional Centre, Lucknow, [[Uttar Pradesh]]
* [[SAI Netaji Subhas North-East Regional Centre, Guwahati]], [[Assam]]
* SAI Netaji Subhas North-East Regional Centre, [[Guwahati]]
* [[SAI Netaji Subhas North-East Regional Centre, Imphal]], [[Manipur]]
* SAI Netaji Subhas North-East Regional Centre, [[Imphal]]
* [[SAI Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre, Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]]  
* SAI Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre, [[Kolkata]]
* [[SAI Udhav Das Mehta Bhaiji Central Centre, Bhopal]], [[Madhya Pradesh]]
* SAI Udhav Das Mehta Bhaiji Central Centre, [[Bhopal]]
* [[SAI Netaji Subhas Southern Centre, Bengaluru]], [[Karnataka]]  
* SAI Netaji Subhas Southern Centre, [[Bengaluru]]
* [[SAI Regional Centre, Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]]  
* SAI Regional Centre, [[Mumbai]]
* [[SAI Netaji Subhas Western Centre, Gandhinagar]], [[Gujarat]]
* SAI Netaji Subhas Western Centre, [[Gandhinagar]]
* SAI Regional Centre, [[Thiruvananthapuram]]


== SAI Academies ==
== SAI academies ==
{{main|Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports|Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education}}
{{main|Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports|Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education}}
[[File:NSNIS.png|thumb|300px|right|Netaji Subhash [[National Institute of Sports]](NSNIS), [[Patiala]].]]
[[File:NSNIS.png|thumb|300px|right|Netaji Subhash [[Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports|National Institute of Sports]] (NSNIS), [[Patiala]].]]
[[File:LNCPE.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE), Thiruvananthapuram]]
[[File:LNCPE.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE), Thiruvananthapuram]]


SAI runs following two academic institutes that run graduate and post-graduate  courses in sports medicine, sports and physical education to prepare coaches and allied sports support staff.<ref name=sai6>[http://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/index3.asp?sslid=232&subsublinkid=71&langid=1 SAi Academic courses] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111104123122/http://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/index3.asp?sslid=232&subsublinkid=71&langid=1 |date=4 November 2011 }}</ref>
SAI runs following two academic institutes that run graduate and post-graduate  courses in sports medicine, sports and physical education to prepare coaches and allied sports support staff.<ref name=sai6>[http://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/index3.asp?sslid=232&subsublinkid=71&langid=1 SAi Academic courses] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111104123122/http://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/index3.asp?sslid=232&subsublinkid=71&langid=1 |date=4 November 2011 }}</ref>
* [[Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports]] (NSNIS) at Patiala
* [[Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports]] (NSNIS) at Patiala
:** Refresher Courses
** Refresher Courses
:** Certificate Course in [[Coach (sport)|Sports Coaching]] via SAI Regional Centres (SRC)s
** Certificate Course in [[Coach (sport)|Sports Coaching]] via SAI Regional Centres (SRC)s
:** Diploma in Sports Coaching
** Diploma in Sports Coaching
:** Post-graduate Diploma Course in [[Sports medicine]]
** Post-graduate Diploma Course in [[Sports medicine]]
:** Master's degree in Sports Coaching
** Master's degree in Sports Coaching
* [[Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education]] (LNCPE) at Thiruvananthapuram
* [[Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education]] (LNCPE) at Thiruvananthapuram
:** [[Bachelor of Physical Education]] (BPE)
** [[Bachelor of Physical Education]] (BPE)
:** [[Master of Physical Education]] (MPE)
** [[Master of Physical Education]] (MPE)
:** [[Doctor of Philosophy]] (PhD) Regular and Part-time
** [[Doctor of Philosophy]] (PhD) Regular and Part-time


===Sports Sciences and Sports Medicine===
=== Sports sciences and medicine ===
[[File:Sports Science Centre.jpg|thumb|Sports Science Centre (Human Performance Lab)]]
[[File:Sports Science Centre.jpg|thumb|Sports Science Centre (Human Performance Lab)]]
In 1983, a "Department of Sports Science" was established at "NSNIS Patiala". From 1987 to 1990, "Sports science centres" with "Human Performance Lab" were set up at 4 regional centres in Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Gandhinagar; basic sports science support staff scheme was implemented for National Athletes; and SAI schemes for children was introduced at various regional centres.


[[Sports science|Sports scientists]] from the fields of [[anthropometry]], [[sports biomechanics]], [[sports nutrition]],  [[sport psychology]], [[Exercise physiology|sports physiology]], [[Physical therapy#Sports|physiotherapy]], and [[physical education]] (GTMT) undertake the research work to improve the performance of sportsperson in competitions. SAI has technical and research collaboration with various reputed Indian and foreign sports science and medical institutes. Doctors, physiotherapists, psychologists, nutritionists, coaches and experts from these friends are also deployed at SAI academies, regional centres, sports training centres and centre of excellences.<ref name=sai7>{{Cite web |url=http://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/showfileinner.asp?link_temp_id=1290 |title=SAI research fellows |access-date=15 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012122124/http://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/showfileinner.asp?link_temp_id=1290 |archive-date=12 October 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> SPARRC institute<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/encomiums-paid-to-sports-physician/article22787108.ece|title=Encomiums paid to sports physician|author=Staff Reporter|date=2018-02-18|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-11-17|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> and Indian Institute of Sports Medicine<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/education/for-medical-warriors/article19697698.ece|title=For medical warriors|last=Anantharam|first=Chitra Deepa|date=2017-09-17|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-11-17|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928093324/http://www.thehindu.com/education/for-medical-warriors/article19697698.ece|archive-date=28 September 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> recognized by Indian Government aim to provide non-invasive procedures for sorts injuries with advanced research in sports science.
In 1983, a "Department of Sports Science" was established at "NSNIS Patiala". From 1987 to 1990, "Sports science centres" with "Human Performance Lab" were set up at four regional centres. Basic sports science support staff scheme was implemented for national athletes and SAI schemes for children were introduced at various regional centres.


==Training of Elite Athlete Management Support (Teams) Division==
[[Sports science|Sports scientists]] from the fields of [[anthropometry]], [[sports biomechanics]], [[sports nutrition]], [[sport psychology]], [[Exercise physiology|sports physiology]], [[Physical therapy#Sports|physiotherapy]], and [[physical education]] (GTMT) undertake the research work to improve the performance of sportspersons. SAI has technical and research collaboration with various reputed Indian and foreign sports science and medical institutes. Doctors, physiotherapists, psychologists, nutritionists, coaches and experts from these friends are also deployed at SAI academies, regional centres, sports training centres and centre of excellences.<ref name=sai7>{{Cite web |url=http://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/showfileinner.asp?link_temp_id=1290 |title=SAI research fellows |access-date=15 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012122124/http://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/showfileinner.asp?link_temp_id=1290 |archive-date=12 October 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> SPARRC institute<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/encomiums-paid-to-sports-physician/article22787108.ece|title=Encomiums paid to sports physician|author=Staff Reporter|date=2018-02-18|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-11-17|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> and Indian Institute of Sports Medicine<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/education/for-medical-warriors/article19697698.ece|title=For medical warriors|last=Anantharam|first=Chitra Deepa|date=2017-09-17|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-11-17|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928093324/http://www.thehindu.com/education/for-medical-warriors/article19697698.ece|archive-date=28 September 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> recognized by Indian Government aim to provide non-invasive procedures for sorts injuries with advanced research in sports science.
[[File:Hostel for Elite Sportspersons.jpg|thumb|Hostel for Elite Sportspersons (Men)]]


This is the backbone of SAI which provides support to the National Sports Federations (NSFs) in the preparation of National Teams which participate in various International events. The TEAMS Division coordinates the Long Term Development Plan of each NSF; provides logistics and training support at various academic institutions and other Regional Centres of SAI and also at selected training centres outside SAI. The TEAMS Division draws most of its funding under the Scheme of “Assistance to National Sports Federations” from Sports Ministry. The TEAMS Division also provides support to the NSFs in the hiring of foreign coaches and selection of the national coach for each NSF, who are responsible for the training of core probables for the National teams.
== Training of Elite Athlete Management Support (TEAMS) ==
[[File:Hostel for Elite Sportspersons.jpg|thumb|Hostel for elite sportspersons]]


With active support from TEAMS Division, good results have been achieved in the international arena in the disciplines of Badminton, Judo, Shooting, Archery, Athletics, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Wushu, Boxing and Billiards & Snooker.
This is the backbone of SAI which provides support to the National Sports Federations (NSFs) in the preparation of National Teams which participate in various International events. The TEAMS Division coordinates the Long Term Development Plan of each NSF; provides logistics and training support at various academic institutions and other Regional Centres of SAI and also at selected training centres outside SAI. The TEAMS Division draws most of its funding under the Scheme of "Assistance to National Sports Federations" from Sports Ministry. The TEAMS Division also provides support to the NSFs in the hiring of foreign coaches and selection of the national coach for each NSF, who are responsible for the training of core probables for the National teams.


Under this Scheme of “Assistance to National Sports Federations”, financial assistance is provided to recognised NSFs for training and participation of teams in international events abroad, organisation of national and international tournaments in India, coaching and training of national teams under Indian and foreign coaches with requisite technical and scientific support, procurement of equipment etc.
With active support from TEAMS Division, good results have been achieved in the international arena in the disciplines of Badminton, Judo, Shooting, Archery, Athletics, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Wushu, Boxing and Billiards and Snooker.


==Engagement of Foreign Coaches and Experts==
Under this Scheme of "Assistance to National Sports Federations", financial assistance is provided to recognised NSFs for training and participation of teams in international events abroad, organisation of national and international tournaments in India, coaching and training of national teams under Indian and foreign coaches with requisite technical and scientific support, procurement of equipment, etc.
It is SAI's constant endeavor to engage expert foreign coaches on short term and long-term basis to train and coach national coaching campers and also to facilitate knowledge exchange with Indian coaches.


==National Coaching Camps==
== Engagement of foreign coaches ==
It is SAI's constant endeavor to engage expert foreign coaches on short term and long-term basis to train national coaching campers and facilitate knowledge exchange with Indian coaches.
 
== National coaching camps ==
In a year, SAI organises a number of national coaching camps in different disciplines in SAI centres and other centres for preparation of Indian teams for various national and international tournaments.
In a year, SAI organises a number of national coaching camps in different disciplines in SAI centres and other centres for preparation of Indian teams for various national and international tournaments.


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{| class="wikitable"
| '''S.No.'''
! S.No.
| '''Venue''' 
! Venue
| '''Discipline'''
|-
|-
| 1.
| 1.
| [[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Delhi)|Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium]], [[Delhi]]
| [[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi|Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium]]
| Archery, Athletics and Paralympic
|-
|-
| 2.
| 2.
| [[Indira Gandhi Arena|Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium]], [[Delhi]]
| [[Indira Gandhi Arena|Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium]]
| Boxing, Basketball, Cycling and Gymnastics
|-
|-
| 3.
| 3.
| [[Dhyan Chand National Stadium]], [[Delhi]]
| [[Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium|Dhyan Chand National Stadium]]
| Hockey
|-
|-
| 4.
| 4.
| [[SPM Swimming Pool Complex|Dr. Syama Prasad Mookherjee Swimming Pool Complex]], [[Delhi]]
| [[SPM Swimming Pool Complex|Dr. Syama Prasad Mookherjee Swimming Pool Complex]]
| Swimming
|-
|-
| 5.
| 5.
| [[Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range]], [[Delhi]]
| [[Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range]]
| Shooting
|-
|-
| 6.
| 6.
| [[Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports]], [[Patiala]] (Punjab)
| [[Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports]]
| Athletics, Boxing, Hockey, Weightlifting, Judo and Table Tennis
|-
|-
| 7.
| 7.
| [[Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]] (Kerala)
| [[Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education]]
| Swimming
|-
|-
| 8.
| 8.
| [[SAI Water Sports Centre, Alappuzha]] (Kerala)
| [[SAI Water Sports Centre Alappuzha]]
| Kayaking and Canoeing
|-
|-
| 9.
| 9.
| [[SAI Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre, Kolkata]] (West Bengal)
| [[SAI Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre]]
| Archery
|-
|-
| 10.
| 10.
| [[SAI Udhav Das Mehta Bhaiji Central Centre, Bhopal]] (Madhya Pradesh)
| [[SAI Udhav Das Mehta Bhaiji Central Centre]]
| Judo, Kabaddi, Kayaking & Canoeing, Volleyball,Wushu and [[Taekwondo]]
|-
|-
| 11.
| 11.
| [[SAI Netaji Subhash Regional Centre, Lucknow]] (Uttar Pradesh)
| [[SAI Netaji Subhash Regional Centre Lucknow]]
| Wrestling for Women (Free Style), Judo and Table Tennis
|-
|-
| 12.
| 12.
| [[SAI Netaji Subhash Western Centre, Gandhinagar]] (Gujarat)
| [[SAI Netaji Subhash Western Centre]]
| Basketball, Football, Kabaddi, Paralympic and Taekwondo
|-
|-
| 13.
| 13.
| [[SAI Netaji Subhash Southern Centre, Bengaluru]] (Karnataka)
| [[SAI Netaji Subhash Southern Centre]]
| Athletics, Hockey, Football, Judo, Kabaddi, Paralympic, Swimming and Volleyball
|-
|-
| 14.
| 14.
| [[SAI Chaudhary Devi Lal Northern Regional Centre, Sonepat]] (Haryana)
| [[SAI Chaudhary Devi Lal Northern Regional Centre]]
| Wrestling for Men (Free and Greco Roman Style) and Paralympic
|-
|-
| 15.
| 15.
| [[Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University|SAI Aurangabad Western Centre]] (Maharashtra)
| [[SAI Aurangabad Western Centre]]  
| [[Basketball]]
|-
|-
| 16.
| 16.
| [[SAI Dharamshala Training Centre, Dharamsala]] (Himachal Pradesh)
| [[SAI Dharamshala Training Centre]]
| Athletics
|-
|-
| 17.
| 17.
| [[Netaji Subhash High Altitude Training Centre]], [[Shillaroo]] (Himachal Pradesh)
| [[Netaji Subhash High Altitude Training Centre]]
| Hockey, Weightlifting and Judo
|-
|-
| 18.
| 18.
| [[P.T. Usha Academy]] (Kerala)
| [[P.T. Usha Academy]]  
| Athletics
|-
|-
| 19.
| 19.
| [[P. Gopichand Badminton Academy]], [[Hyderabad]] (Telangana)
| [[Gopichand Badminton Academy|Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy]]
| Badminton
|-
|-
| 20.
| 20.
| [[Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy]], [[Bengaluru]] (Karnataka)
| [[Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy]]
| Badminton
|-
|-
| 21.
| 21.
|  [[Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports]] Shooting range at Patiala (Punjab)
|  [[Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports]]  
| Shooting
|-
|-
| 22.
| 22.
| [[A P Rowing Academy]], [[Hussain Sagar Lake]], [[Hyderabad]] (Telangana)
| [[A P Rowing Academy]], [[Hussain Sagar Lake]]
| Rowing
|-
| 23.
| [[23. Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee National Centre of Excellence]]
|-
|}
|}


==Long Term Development Plan (LTDP)==
== Long Term Development Plan (LTDP) ==
'''SAI Long Term Development Plan''' ( SAI LTDP) aims at the joint preparation of long term sports-specific development plans by [[:Category:Sports governing bodies in India|National Sports governing bodies and federations of India]] (NSFs) based on a four-year cycle with yearly review. The plans cover all aspects of sports including development of sportsperson, coaching, participation, promotion, tournament schedule, hosting of major events and sports sciences.
'''SAI Long Term Development Plan''' (SAI LTDP) aims at the joint preparation of long term sports-specific development plans by [[:Category:Sports governing bodies in India|National Sports governing bodies and federations of India]] (NSFs) based on a four-year cycle with yearly review. The plans cover all aspects of sports including development of sportsperson, coaching, participation, promotion, tournament schedule, hosting of major events and sports sciences.


==Operations Division==
== SAI schemes ==
Different sports promotion schemes of SAI, aimed at spotting and nurturing talent are being implemented and monitored through the networks of SAI centres.
Different sports promotion schemes of SAI, aimed at spotting and nurturing talent, are being implemented and monitored through the networks of SAI centres.


'''SAI Schemes:'''
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|-
! S.No.
! S.No.  
! Name
! Name of Scheme
! Age group
! Age group
|-
|-
| 1.
| 1.
| National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC)  
| National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC)
| 8–14 years
| 8–14 years
|-  
|-
| 2.
| 2.
| Army Boys Sports Companies (ABSC)  
| Army Boys Sports Companies (ABSC)
| 8–14 years
| 8–14 years
|-
|-
| 3.
| 3.
| SAI Training Centre (STC)  
| SAI Training Centre (STC)
| 12–18 years
| 12–18 years
|-
|-
| 4.
| 4.
| Special Area Games (SAG)  
| Special Area Games (SAG)
| 12–18 years
| 12–18 years
|-
|-
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|-
| 6.
| 6.
| Centre of Excellence (COE)  
| Centre of Excellence (COE)
| 12–25 years
| 12–25 years
|-
|-
| 7.
| 7.
| Come and Play  
| Come and Play
| 8–17 years
| 8–17 years
|-
|-
| 8.
| 8.
| Community Connect  
| Community Connect
| Open
| Open
|}
|}


== SAI Sports Promotional Schemes ==
=== National Sports Talent Contest Scheme (NSTC) ===
The Sports Authority of India conducts various activities and schemes to promote sports in India.<ref name=sai8>{{Cite web |url=http://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/index2.asp?slid=214&sublinkid=122&langid=1 |title=SAI sports promotion schemes |access-date=17 January 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120102124845/http://www.sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/index2.asp?slid=214&sublinkid=122&langid=1 |archive-date=2 January 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> they include:
'''SAI National Sports Talent Contest Scheme''' (SAI NSTC) provides the school environment to play and study for talented 8-14 year olds who are at the right age for higher level training in competitive sports.
 
===(i) National Sports Talent Contest Scheme (NSTC)===
'''SAI National Sports Talent Contest Scheme''' (SAI NSTC) provides the school environment to play and study for talented 8-14 year olds who are at the right age for higher level training in competitive sports. The selection of trainees is done on the basis of performance and potential, and they are admitted to schools on a non-residential basis. The main objectives of the scheme are to:
• Identify educational institutions having good sports infrastructure
• Scientifically scout for optimum-aged talent
• Convert the genetically and physiologically gifted children into future champions
• Ensure availability of trained coaches
• Ensure financial assistance for consumables
• Provide adequate competition exposure and sports equipment to sports institutes and [[Akhara]]s to create a broader base for modern wrestling
 
The disciplines covered under SAI NSTC are
* 14 Regular schools with 11 disciplines namely Athletics, Basketball, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball and Wrestling.
* 10 Indigenous Games & Martial Arts (IGMA) with 9 disciplines, namely, Archery, Kabaddi, Kalaripayatu, Mukna, Thang-Ta, Silambam, Khomlainai, Malkhamb & Gatka.
* [[Akhara]]s for wrestling
 
===(ii) Army Boys Sports Company (ABSC)===
'''SAI Army Boys Sports Company''' (SAI ABSC) is a scheme run in collaboration with the [[Indian Army]] to nurture and groom talented boys in the age group of 8 to 14 years. These companies act as virtual sports schools where training is scientifically backed up and support facility is provided throughout the training period. The trainees are entitled to an assured career in the Armed Forces at 17½ years. The selection of trainees is done on the basis of performance and potential assessed through a battery of tests. Objectives of this scheme include:
* Nurturing budding talent
* Improving the achievements tally in international sports competitions
* Using the Army's excellent infrastructure and disciplined administrative environment
 
===(iii) SAI Training Centers Scheme (STC)===
[[file:SAINSA-Swimming_Academy.jpg|thumb|"SAI National Swimming Academy" (SAINSA) at [[SPM Swimming Pool Complex]] in Delhi.]]
'''SAI Training Centre Scheme''' (SAI STC) was created in 1995 by merging "Sports Project Development Area Centres" (SPDA) and "Sports Hostel Scheme". It is run collaboration with the State Government and Union Territory Administrations. The trainees are admitted into the scheme on residential and non-residential basis where they are funded by the government. The main objectives of the scheme are to:
* Train talented young sportspersons aged 12–18 years (Sub-Junior/Junior)
* Identify those who have attained advanced levels of proficiency in sports.
* Identify those who show natural potential in the Olympic disciplines, indigenous and other sports.
* Provide in-house coaching, training and nutritional support to sportspersons.
 
===(iv) Special Area Games Scheme (SAG)===
'''SAI Special Area Games''' (SAI SAG) are similar to STC, except that the focus of the SAG Centres is on popular [[:Category: Traditional sports of India|indigenous sports of India]] bu spotting and nurturing talent in specific disciplines in tribal, coastal and hilly areas, to grooms them to achieve excellence in the related modern competitive games and sports. The SAG Centres are fully funded by SAI, and land is to be provided by the respective State Governments or other institutions such as universities and schools. "Special Area Games" (SAG) are located at (clockwise from north):<ref name=sai4/>
 
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{| class="wikitable"
| '''S.No.'''
| '''Special Area Games (SAG)''' 
| '''Discipline'''
|-
| 1.
| [[SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Kargil]] (Jammu and Kashmir)
|
|-
| 2.
| [[SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Kishanganj]] (Kishanganj Red Cross, Bihar)
|
|-
| 3.
| [[SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Gidhaur]] ([[Jamui district]], Bihar)
|
|-
| 4.
| [[Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium]], ([[Ranchi]], Jharkhand)
|
|-
| 5.
| [[SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Namchi]] ([[South Sikkim district]], Sikkim)
|
|-
| 6.
| [[SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Naharlagun]] (Arunachal Pradesh)
|
|-
| 7.
| [[SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Kokrajhar]] (BTAD, Assam)
|
|-
| 8.
| [[Sarbananda Stadium, Tinsukia|SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Tinsukia]] (Sarbananda Stadium, Assam)
|
|-
| 9.
| [[SAI Netaji Subhas North-East Regional Centre, Imphal]] (Manipur)
|
|-
| 10.
| [[SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Utlou]] (village in [[Nambol]], Manipur)
|
|-
| 11.
| [[Dasarath Deb Sports Complex, Agartala]] (Tripura)
|
|-
| 12.
| [[SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Aizawl]] (Mizoram)
|
|-
| 13.
| [[Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Bolpur]] ([[Birbhum district]], West Bengal)
|
|-
| 14.
| [[SAI Water Sports Centre, [[Jagatpur, India|Jagatpur]] ([[Odisha]])
|
|-
| 15.
| [[SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Sundergarh]] (Shankara Sports Complex at Bhawanipur, Odisha)
|
|-
| 16.
| [[SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Dhar]] (Madhya Pradesh)
|
|-
| 17.
| [[SAI Water Sports Centre, Port Blair]] (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
|
|-
| 18.
| [[SAI Water Sports Centre, Alappuzha]] (Alleppey, Kerala)
|
|-
| 19.
| [[SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Tellicherry]] (Kannur district, Kerala)
|
|-
| 20.
| [[Rajan Thottam Stadium|SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Mayiladuthurai]], (Tamil Nadu)
|
|}
 
===(v) Extension Centres of STCs/SAGs===
'''SAI Extension Centres of STCs/SAG''' (SAI ESTC/ESAG) scheme commenced in 2005 to develop sports in schools, colleges and universities having commendable sporting performance and adequate infrastructure. The Extension Centres are monitored by the nearest STC or SAG and Regional Centre Head for their adherence to SAI regulations. Authority to approve these Extension Centres lies with the [[Director general]] of SAI.


===(vi) Centres of Excellence (CoE)===
=== Army Boys Sports Company (ABSC) ===
'''SAI Centres of Excellence''' (SAI CoE) identify and train the talented sportspersons in the age group of 12–25 years who have shown promise at the sub-junior, junior and senior National Sports Competitions for 330 days in a year.
'''SAI Army Boys Sports Company''' (SAI ABSC) is a scheme run in collaboration with the [[Indian Army]] to nurture and groom talented boys in the age group of 8 to 14 years. These companies act as virtual sports schools where training is scientifically backed up and support facility is provided throughout the training period. The trainees are entitled to an assured career in the Armed Forces at 17½ years. The selection of trainees is done on the basis of performance and potential assessed through a battery of tests.


"Centre of Excellences" (COE/COX) have a total of nearly 600 trainees in 18 sports (2014 figure), such as [[archery]], [[sport of athletics|athletics]], [[boxing]], [[cycle sport|cycling]], [[fencing]], [[gymnastics]], [[field hockey|hockey]], [[judo]], [[kabaddi]], [[kayaking]] and [[canoeing]], [[rowing (sport)|rowing]], [[swimming (sport)|swimming]], [[table tennis]], [[taekwondo]], [[volleyball]], [[powerlifting|weightlifting]], [[wrestling]], and [[wushu (sport)|wushu]].<ref name=sai5/>
=== SAI Training Centers Scheme (STC) ===
[[file:SAINSA-Swimming_Academy.jpg|thumb|SAI National Swimming Academy at [[SPM Swimming Pool Complex]] in Delhi.]]


COE are located at (clockwise from north):<ref name=sai5/>
'''SAI Training Centre Scheme''' (SAI STC) was created in 1995 by merging "Sports Project Development Area Centres" (SPDA) and "Sports Hostel Scheme". It is run in collaboration with the State Government and Union Territory Administrations. The trainees are admitted into the scheme on residential and non-residential basis where they are funded by the government.
 
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{| class="wikitable"
| '''S.No.'''
| '''Centre of Excellences" (COE/COX)'''  
| '''Discipline'''
|-
| 1.
| [[Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports]], [[Patiala]] (Punjab)
|
|-
| 2.
| [[SAI Chaudhary Devi Lal Northern Regional Centre, Sonepat]] (Haryana)
|
|-
| 3.
| [[Haryana Agricultural University Stadium]], [[Hisar (city)|Hisar]] (Haryana)
| Athletics, Boxing, Hockey, Judo, Table Tennis and Wrestling
|-
| 4.
| [[North Eastern Hill University|SAI SAI Training Centre, Shillon]] (Meghalaya)
|
|-
| 5.
| [[SAI Netaji Subhas North-East Regional Centre, Imphal]] (Manipur)
|
|-
| 6.
| [[SAI Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre, Kolkata]] (West Bengal)
|
|-
| 7.
| [[SAI Water Sports Centre, Jagatpur]] (Odisha)
| Water sports
|-
| 8.
| [[SAI Udhav Das Mehta Bhaiji Central Centre, Bhopal]] (Madhya Pradesh)
|
|-
| 9.
| [[Bangalore Hockey Stadium|Karnataka State Hockey Stadium]],  [[Bengaluru]] (Karnataka)
| Hockey
|-
| 10.
| [[Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education]],  [[Thiruvananthapuram]] (Trivendrum, Kerala)
|
|-
| 11.
| [[SAI Water Sports Centre, Alappuzha]] (Allepey, Kerala)
| Water sports
|-
| 12.
| [[SAI Regional Centre, Mumbai]] (Kandivali, Maharashtra)
|
|-
| 13.
| [[Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University|SAI Training Centre, Aurangabad]] (Maharastra)
|
|-
| 14.
| [[SAI Netaji Subhas Western Centre, Gandhinagar]] (Gujarat)
|
|}


===(vii) Come and Play Scheme===
=== Come and Play Scheme ===
[[File:SAINCA-Delhi Velodrome.tif|thumb|SAI National Cycling Academy (SAINCA) velodrome at [[Indira Gandhi Arena|Indira Gandhi Sports Complex]] in Delhi]]
[[File:SAINCA-Delhi Velodrome.tif|thumb|SAI National Cycling Academy (SAINCA) velodrome at [[Indira Gandhi Arena|Indira Gandhi Sports Complex]] in Delhi]]
'''SAI Come and Play Scheme''' (SAI CPS) serves the purpose of [[Scout (sport)|talent scouting]]. Meritorious talent emerging from this scheme forms a pool for induction into regular residential and non-residential sports promotional schemes of STC and SAG.


The scheme was introduced in May 2011 for optimum utilisation of its 5 stadia in Delhi by throwing open the designated areas in the SAI Stadia for community sports. After this scheme received an excellent public response by registering to use the sports facilities in Delhi in disciplines such as Badminton, Boxing, Basketball, Cricket, Cycling, Football, Hockey, Gymnastics, Judo, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling, SAI then extended this scheme to all centres of SAI across India to encourage the youth in the local areas to use sports facilities available at these centres. SAI participated in 2015-16 Calcutta Premier League with a team named '''SAI Darjeeling'''.
'''SAI Come and Play Scheme''' (SAI CPS) serves the purpose of [[Scout (sport)|talent scouting]]. Meritorious talent emerging from this scheme forms a pool for induction into regular residential and non-residential sports promotional schemes of STC and SAG. The scheme was introduced in May 2011 for optimum utilisation of its five stadia in Delhi by throwing open the designated areas in the SAI Stadia for community sports.


==See also==
==See also==
 
{{Portal inline|Sports}}
{{Commons+cat|Sports Authority of India|Sports Authority of India}}
* [[Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award]]
* [[Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award]]
* {{c|Lists of sports venues in India}}
* {{c|Lists of sports venues in India}}
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* {{c|India sport-related lists}}
* [[Sports in Asia]]
* [[Sports in Asia]]
* [[National Sports Governance Act, 2025]]
== References ==
{{reflist|20em}}


== External links ==
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* [http://www.nsnis.org/ Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports official website]
* [http://www.nsnis.org/ Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports official website]


== References ==
{{Sports leagues of India}}
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{{Captains of Indian national sports teams }}
 
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[[Category:Sports governing bodies in India]]
[[Category:Sports organisations of India]]
[[Category:Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports]]
[[Category:Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports]]
[[Category:Organisations based in Delhi]]
[[Category:Organisations based in Delhi]]
[[Category:Sports organizations established in 1984]]
[[Category:Sports organizations established in 1984]]
[[Category:1984 establishments in Delhi]]
[[Category:1984 establishments in Delhi]]

Latest revision as of 16:00, 2 February 2026


Not to be confused with Sports Authority.
Sports Authority of India
Agency overview
Formed1984 (42 years ago) (1984)
JurisdictionIndia
HeadquartersJawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Lodi Road, Delhi,
Annual budgetIncrease ₹3,062.60 crore (US$430 million) (2022–23 FY)[1][2]
Agency executives
Parent departmentMinistry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Websitesportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/sai_new/
SAI Training centres across India (c. 2014)

The Sports Authority of India, SAI, was set up in 1984 to carry forward the legacy of the 1982 Asian Games held in New Delhi under the Department of Sports. SAl has been entrusted with promoting sport in India and achieving sporting excellence at the national and international level.

SAI, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, is the Apex National Sports Body of India, for the development of sport in India. SAI has two sports academies, 12 regional centres, 23 national centres of excellence, 67 sports training centres, 30 extension centres of STC and 69 national sports talent content schemes.[3][4][5]

In addition, SAI also manages Netaji Subhash High Altitude Training Centre, as well as five stadiums in New Delhi, such as Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Indira Gandhi Arena, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, SPM Swimming Pool Complex and Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range.

The two SAI Sports Academies are Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports in Patiala and Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education in Thiruvananthapuram, conducting research and running certificate to PhD level courses in physical education and sports medicine.[3][5]

SAI Regional Centres are located at Chandigarh, Zirakpur, Sonipat, Lucknow, Guwahati, Imphal, Kolkata, Bhopal, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Gandhinagar.[3][5][6][7]

Special Area Games are located at Kargil, Kishanganj, Gidhaur, Ranchi, Namchi, Naharlagun, Kokrajhar, Tinsukia, Imphal, Utlou, Agartala, Aizawl, Bolpur, Jagatpur (Odisha), Sundergarh, Dhar, Port Blair, Alappuzha, Tellicherry, and Mayiladuthurai.[5]

History[edit | edit source]

On 7 May 1961, the National Institute of Sports (NIS) was set up for the development of sports at the Motibagh Palace grounds in Patiala. On 23 January 1973, it was renamed Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS).

The Sports Authority of India originated with the committee formed to host the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi. SAI was set up as a Society registered under Societies Act, 1860 in pursuance of the Resolution No. 1-1/83/SAI dated 25 January 1984 of the Department of Sports, Government of India with the objective of promotion of Sports and Games as detailed in the Resolution. On 1 May 1987, the "Society for National Institute of Physical Education and Sports" (SNIPES) was merged with SAI, and as a result, the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) at Patiala and its allied centres at Bhopal, Bangalore, Kolkata and Gandhinagar, and the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education at Thiruvananthapuram also came under SAI. The Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports at Patiala and the Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education at Thiruvananthapuram became its academic wings. In 1995, Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education at Gwalior became a separate "Deemed University."[6]

SAI regional centres (SRC)s[edit | edit source]

Clockwise from north:[3]

  • SAI Netaji Subhas Regional Centre, Chandigarh
  • SAI Chaudhary Devi Lal Northern Regional Centre, Sonipat
  • SAI Netaji Subhas Regional Centre, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
  • SAI Netaji Subhas North-East Regional Centre, Guwahati
  • SAI Netaji Subhas North-East Regional Centre, Imphal
  • SAI Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre, Kolkata
  • SAI Udhav Das Mehta Bhaiji Central Centre, Bhopal
  • SAI Netaji Subhas Southern Centre, Bengaluru
  • SAI Regional Centre, Mumbai
  • SAI Netaji Subhas Western Centre, Gandhinagar
  • SAI Regional Centre, Thiruvananthapuram

SAI academies[edit | edit source]

Main articles: Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports and Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education
File:NSNIS.png
Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports (NSNIS), Patiala.
Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE), Thiruvananthapuram

SAI runs following two academic institutes that run graduate and post-graduate courses in sports medicine, sports and physical education to prepare coaches and allied sports support staff.[8]

Sports sciences and medicine[edit | edit source]

Sports Science Centre (Human Performance Lab)

In 1983, a "Department of Sports Science" was established at "NSNIS Patiala". From 1987 to 1990, "Sports science centres" with "Human Performance Lab" were set up at four regional centres. Basic sports science support staff scheme was implemented for national athletes and SAI schemes for children were introduced at various regional centres.

Sports scientists from the fields of anthropometry, sports biomechanics, sports nutrition, sport psychology, sports physiology, physiotherapy, and physical education (GTMT) undertake the research work to improve the performance of sportspersons. SAI has technical and research collaboration with various reputed Indian and foreign sports science and medical institutes. Doctors, physiotherapists, psychologists, nutritionists, coaches and experts from these friends are also deployed at SAI academies, regional centres, sports training centres and centre of excellences.[9] SPARRC institute[10] and Indian Institute of Sports Medicine[11] recognized by Indian Government aim to provide non-invasive procedures for sorts injuries with advanced research in sports science.

Training of Elite Athlete Management Support (TEAMS)[edit | edit source]

Hostel for elite sportspersons

This is the backbone of SAI which provides support to the National Sports Federations (NSFs) in the preparation of National Teams which participate in various International events. The TEAMS Division coordinates the Long Term Development Plan of each NSF; provides logistics and training support at various academic institutions and other Regional Centres of SAI and also at selected training centres outside SAI. The TEAMS Division draws most of its funding under the Scheme of "Assistance to National Sports Federations" from Sports Ministry. The TEAMS Division also provides support to the NSFs in the hiring of foreign coaches and selection of the national coach for each NSF, who are responsible for the training of core probables for the National teams.

With active support from TEAMS Division, good results have been achieved in the international arena in the disciplines of Badminton, Judo, Shooting, Archery, Athletics, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Wushu, Boxing and Billiards and Snooker.

Under this Scheme of "Assistance to National Sports Federations", financial assistance is provided to recognised NSFs for training and participation of teams in international events abroad, organisation of national and international tournaments in India, coaching and training of national teams under Indian and foreign coaches with requisite technical and scientific support, procurement of equipment, etc.

Engagement of foreign coaches[edit | edit source]

It is SAI's constant endeavor to engage expert foreign coaches on short term and long-term basis to train national coaching campers and facilitate knowledge exchange with Indian coaches.

National coaching camps[edit | edit source]

In a year, SAI organises a number of national coaching camps in different disciplines in SAI centres and other centres for preparation of Indian teams for various national and international tournaments.

S.No. Venue
1. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
2. Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium
3. Dhyan Chand National Stadium
4. Dr. Syama Prasad Mookherjee Swimming Pool Complex
5. Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range
6. Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports
7. Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education
8. SAI Water Sports Centre Alappuzha
9. SAI Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre
10. SAI Udhav Das Mehta Bhaiji Central Centre
11. SAI Netaji Subhash Regional Centre Lucknow
12. SAI Netaji Subhash Western Centre
13. SAI Netaji Subhash Southern Centre
14. SAI Chaudhary Devi Lal Northern Regional Centre
15. SAI Aurangabad Western Centre
16. SAI Dharamshala Training Centre
17. Netaji Subhash High Altitude Training Centre
18. P.T. Usha Academy
19. Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy
20. Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy
21. Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports
22. A P Rowing Academy, Hussain Sagar Lake
23. 23. Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee National Centre of Excellence

Long Term Development Plan (LTDP)[edit | edit source]

SAI Long Term Development Plan (SAI LTDP) aims at the joint preparation of long term sports-specific development plans by National Sports governing bodies and federations of India (NSFs) based on a four-year cycle with yearly review. The plans cover all aspects of sports including development of sportsperson, coaching, participation, promotion, tournament schedule, hosting of major events and sports sciences.

SAI schemes[edit | edit source]

Different sports promotion schemes of SAI, aimed at spotting and nurturing talent, are being implemented and monitored through the networks of SAI centres.

S.No. Name Age group
1. National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC) 8–14 years
2. Army Boys Sports Companies (ABSC) 8–14 years
3. SAI Training Centre (STC) 12–18 years
4. Special Area Games (SAG) 12–18 years
5. Extension Centres of STCs/SAGs 12–18 years
6. Centre of Excellence (COE) 12–25 years
7. Come and Play 8–17 years
8. Community Connect Open

National Sports Talent Contest Scheme (NSTC)[edit | edit source]

SAI National Sports Talent Contest Scheme (SAI NSTC) provides the school environment to play and study for talented 8-14 year olds who are at the right age for higher level training in competitive sports.

Army Boys Sports Company (ABSC)[edit | edit source]

SAI Army Boys Sports Company (SAI ABSC) is a scheme run in collaboration with the Indian Army to nurture and groom talented boys in the age group of 8 to 14 years. These companies act as virtual sports schools where training is scientifically backed up and support facility is provided throughout the training period. The trainees are entitled to an assured career in the Armed Forces at 17½ years. The selection of trainees is done on the basis of performance and potential assessed through a battery of tests.

SAI Training Centers Scheme (STC)[edit | edit source]

SAI National Swimming Academy at SPM Swimming Pool Complex in Delhi.

SAI Training Centre Scheme (SAI STC) was created in 1995 by merging "Sports Project Development Area Centres" (SPDA) and "Sports Hostel Scheme". It is run in collaboration with the State Government and Union Territory Administrations. The trainees are admitted into the scheme on residential and non-residential basis where they are funded by the government.

Come and Play Scheme[edit | edit source]

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SAI Come and Play Scheme (SAI CPS) serves the purpose of talent scouting. Meritorious talent emerging from this scheme forms a pool for induction into regular residential and non-residential sports promotional schemes of STC and SAG. The scheme was introduced in May 2011 for optimum utilisation of its five stadia in Delhi by throwing open the designated areas in the SAI Stadia for community sports.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Ministry wise Summary of Budget Provisions" (PDF). Indiabudget.gov.in. February 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  2. ↑ Sports Desk (1 February 2022). "Budget 2022: Central government announces hike in sports budget". The Indian Express. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "SAI centres and institutes on map". Archived from the original on 15 November 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  4. ↑ SAI Centres of Excellence Archived 16 November 2017 at the Wayback Machine.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 "SAI entities list". Archived from the original on 16 November 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Introduction". Sports Authority of India, Government of India. Archived from the original on 26 July 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
  7. ↑ Jaison, Anson (17 June 2023). "Minerva Academy Revolutionizes Indian Football with New Residential Program at Bengaluru SAI Facility". halfwayfootball.com. Halfway Football India. Archived from the original on 17 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  8. ↑ SAi Academic courses Archived 4 November 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ↑ "SAI research fellows". Archived from the original on 12 October 2016. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  10. ↑ Staff Reporter (18 February 2018). "Encomiums paid to sports physician". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  11. ↑ Anantharam, Chitra Deepa (17 September 2017). "For medical warriors". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 28 September 2017. Retrieved 17 November 2018.

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