Haryana Sports Nursery Scheme - Wrestling
by Sports Department, Government of Haryana
₹2,000-₹3,000/month stipend
Haryana state-funded wrestling training programme with monthly scholarships and equipment support for school athletes aged 8 to 19 years.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Annual cycle with renewal subject to performance and selection
Eligibility
Open to Haryana resident school students aged 8 to 19 years across two categories: 8-14 years and 15-19 years. Selection is through a sports and physical fitness test conducted at the allotted nursery school under supervision of the District Sports and Youth Affairs Officer.
- Age range
- 8 to 19 years
- Eligibility region
- Haryana
- Academic requirement
- Currently enrolled student at a Haryana school
- Prerequisites
- Bona fide resident of Haryana
- Currently enrolled at a school in Haryana
- Able to clear sports and physical fitness test conducted at the nursery school
- Regional eligibility criteria
- Open only to bona fide residents of Haryana enrolled at schools located in Haryana
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Award
₹2,000-₹3,000/month
Monthly scholarship credited via direct benefit transfer: ₹2,000 per month for players aged 8 to 14 years and ₹3,000 per month for players aged 15 to 19 years.
Recognition
Haryana state nursery athlete
Skills your child builds
Key dates
Last edition
- Registration closed
- 22 Feb 2026
How to apply
- 1Visit the Haryana Khel Nursery online portal during the registration window
- 2Register and select wrestling as the chosen sport along with the preferred nursery school
- 3Submit required personal, residence, and school details online
- 4Appear for the sports and physical fitness test conducted at the allotted nursery school
- 5Selected players are intimated by the school under DSYAO supervision and join the nursery
Rules and guidelines
- Eligibility limited to Haryana residents enrolled at schools in Haryana within the specified age groups
- Each nursery selects up to twenty-five players based on the sports and physical fitness test
- Selection trials are conducted at the allotted nursery school under the supervision of the District Sports and Youth Affairs Officer
- Continued benefits depend on regular attendance and performance review at the nursery
About this opportunity
The Haryana Sports Nursery Scheme - Wrestling is a state-funded long-term training programme run by the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Haryana. Selected schools function as wrestling nurseries, offering structured coaching, equipment, and a monthly scholarship to athletes in two age categories: 8 to 14 years and 15 to 19 years.
Participation is limited to Haryana students who clear a sports and physical fitness test conducted at the allotted nursery school under the supervision of the District Sports and Youth Affairs Officer. Each nursery selects up to 25 players through these trials, who then train regularly under qualified coaches with access to mats, kits, and consumables provided by the state.
Beneficiaries receive a monthly scholarship of two thousand rupees if aged 8 to 14 years and three thousand rupees if aged 15 to 19 years, credited via direct benefit transfer. The state also provides one lakh rupees per year per school for sports equipment and consumables, and pathways to district, state, and national competitions through the wider Haryana sports ecosystem.
Applications for the wrestling discipline are submitted online through the Haryana Khel Nursery portal during the annual registration window, with selection results released after district-level trials.
What your child will do
- Sports and physical fitness selection trials at the nursery school
- Regular wrestling training under appointed coaches
- Strength and conditioning sessions
- Participation in district and state-level wrestling competitions
- Structured wrestling coaching sessions
- Physical fitness and aptitude tests
- Regular training under qualified coaches
- Participation in selection trials
- Competitive participation in district, state, and national events
- Access to wrestling mats, kits, and other sports equipment and consumables
Mentors and faculty
Qualified wrestling coaches appointed by the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Haryana, who provide expert guidance and training.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the Haryana Sports Nursery Scheme structure support the long-term development of wrestling athletes?
The program provides a structured environment with qualified coaches, regular training sessions, and access to essential equipment. This comprehensive approach is designed to foster continuous skill development, physical conditioning, and mental resilience, laying a strong foundation for athletes' progression in wrestling over several years.
What are the expectations for participants regarding attendance, discipline, and performance within the wrestling nursery program?
Participants are expected to maintain regular attendance at training sessions, adhere to the nursery's disciplinary guidelines, and demonstrate consistent effort in improving their skills and fitness. Performance is periodically reviewed to ensure continued eligibility and progress within the scheme.
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