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Sports Authority of India (SAI)

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Founded 1984

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) is the national apex body for sports development in India, operating under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It focuses on talent identification, athlete development, and implementing national sports promotion schemes from grassroots to elite levels.

Opportunities from Sports Authority of India (SAI)

Scholarship

Khelo India Athlete Scholarship by Sports Authority of India

by Sports Authority of India (SAI)

The Khelo India Athlete Scholarship supports identified young athletes with long-term annual funding for training, education, equipment, and competition exposure under the Sports Authority of India.

For children ages 10 to 21
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Sport-specific technical skillsStrength and conditioningMatch temperament
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Program

SAI NSTC Adopted Akhada Wrestling Scheme

by Sports Authority of India (SAI)

SAI scheme that adopts traditional wrestling akhadas to nurture young wrestlers aged 8 to 14 with stipend, kit, equipment, coaching, and competition exposure.

For children ages 8 to 14
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Wrestling techniqueStrength and conditioningCompetitive sports discipline
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Program

SAI Come and Play Scheme Badminton

by Sports Authority of India (SAI)

Government grassroots scheme giving local youth subsidised badminton coaching and SAI facility access, with age-band competitions and a talent-scouting pathway.

For children ages 8 to 17
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Badminton fundamentalsFootwork and court movementMatch play
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Competition

Khelo India Youth Games - Table Tennis (U-17)

by Sports Authority of India (SAI)

National multi-sport youth table tennis competition under the Khelo India Youth Games platform, contested across singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and team events for state contingents.

For children up to age 17
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Match-play consistency under elimination pressureTactical shot selection in singles and doubles formatsDoubles partnership coordination
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Program

Special Area Games (SAG) Scheme - Gymnastics

by Sports Authority of India (SAI)

SAI scheme that scouts and trains gymnastics talent aged 12 to 18 from tribal, rural, hilly, and coastal areas with stipend, kit, coaching, and competition exposure.

For children ages 12 to 18
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Gymnastics technique and routinesStrength, flexibility, and conditioningCompetitive sports discipline
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Program

National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC) Scheme - Gymnastics

by Sports Authority of India (SAI)

SAI scheme that identifies and nurtures young gymnasts aged 8 to 14 in adopted schools with stipend, kit, coaching, and competition exposure under the National Sports Talent Contest framework.

For children ages 8 to 14
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Gymnastics techniqueStrength, flexibility, and conditioningCompetitive sports discipline
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Program

SAI Training Centres Scheme - Swimming

by Sports Authority of India (SAI)

Residential and non-residential junior swimming talent scheme by SAI for ages 10-18, offering coaching, boarding, kit, stipend and competition exposure across STC centres in India.

For children ages 10 to 18
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Competitive swimming techniqueStrength and conditioningRace strategy
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Program

Khelo India Accredited Academies and State Level Khelo India Centres - Gymnastics

by Sports Authority of India (SAI)

Government accreditation of gymnastics academies and state-level centres delivering structured training, equipment, and athlete benefits under Khelo India.

For children ages 16 to 25
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Gymnastics technique and apparatus skillsStrength, flexibility, and conditioningCompetitive performance and discipline
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Program

Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) Program

by Sports Authority of India (SAI)

Nationwide talent identification programme for school children aged 9-18 across 11 sports, conducted at notified Talent Assessment Centres.

For children ages 9 to 18
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Sport-specific physical skillsCompetitive performanceAthletic discipline
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Competition

Khelo India Youth Games Archery Under-18

by Sports Authority of India (SAI)

National multi-sport Under-18 archery competition under the Khelo India Youth Games platform, conducted across recurve and compound disciplines for state team representatives.

For children up to age 18
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Competitive shooting consistencyPressure handling in elimination roundsTeam coordination in team and mixed team events
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About

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) stands as the apex national organization dedicated to sports promotion and development across India. Operating under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, SAI is instrumental in implementing national sports promotion schemes and managing a vast network of training centers. The authority focuses on identifying and nurturing sporting talent from grassroots levels to elite performance, covering a wide array of disciplines. Its comprehensive approach aims to elevate India's standing in the global sporting arena by providing world-class infrastructure and expert coaching. SAI's initiatives include flagship programs like Khelo India and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), designed to support promising athletes. The organization also operates National Centres of Excellence (NCOE) and SAI Training Centres (STC) to ensure holistic athlete development. Through its sustained efforts, SAI has significantly contributed to India's notable achievements in international competitions, fostering a culture of sporting excellence nationwide.

Affiliations

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of IndiaIndian Olympic Association

Programs offered

  • Khelo India Scheme
  • Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)
  • National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC)
  • SAI Training Centres (STC)
  • National Centres of Excellence (NCOE)
  • Come and Play Scheme

Achievements

  • Best-ever showing at Asian Games with 107 medals in 2023
  • Thomas Cup (badminton) title in 2022
  • First Squash World Cup title
  • 29 medals at 2024 Paralympics (7 gold)
  • 20 medals at World Boxing Cup finals

Leadership

  • Shri Injeti Srinivas, Director General, SAI (Sports Authority of India)
  • Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports (Chairman Ex-Officio) (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India)
  • Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports (Vice-Chairman Ex-Officio) (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India)

Contact information

sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/sai_new/secy-sai@gov.in+91-11-24362571
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Complex (East Gate), Lodhi Road, near JLN Stadium Metro Station
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