Unit I: [Sports Journalism]
3. 
Sports
Authority of India (SAI), its importance in the promotion and management of
sports
Sports
Authority of India (SAI), its importance in the promotion and management of
sports
Sports
Authority of India
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Introduction
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The Sports
Authority of India (SAI) (Hindi: भारतीय खेल प्राधिकरण)
is an apex National Sports body set up in 1984 by
the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of Government of
India for the development of sports in India.
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SAI has 2
Sports Academic institutions, 10 "SAI Regional Centres" (SRC), 14
"Centre of Excellence" (COE/COX), 56 "Sports Training
Centres" (STC) and 20 "Special Area Games" (SAG).
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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 (also serves as
national head office of SAI), Indira Gandhi Arena, Dhyan Chand
National Stadium, SPM Swimming Pool Complex and Dr. Karni Singh
Shooting Range.
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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 PhD level courses in physical education and sports
medicine.
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Brief History
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After
independence, 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 the 23 January 1973, it was
renamed Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports (NSNIS).
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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.
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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 Subhash National
Institute of Sports (NSNIS) at Patiala and its allied centres
at Bhopal, Bangalore, Kolkata and Gandhinagar and
the Lakshmibai National College of Physical
Education at Thiruvananthapuram also came under SAI.
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SAI Academies
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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.
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Netaji Subhas
National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) at Patiala
which offers-
1. Refresher Courses
2. Certificate Course in Sports Coaching via
SAI Regional Centres (SRC)s
3. Diploma in Sports Coaching
4. Post-graduate Diploma Course in Sports medicine
5. Master's degree in Sports Coaching
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Lakshmibai
National College of Physical Education (LNCPE) at
Thiruvananthapuram which offers-
1. Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE)
2. Master of Physical Education (MPE)
3. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Regular and Part-time
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Sports Sciences and Sports Medicine
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In 1983, a
"Department of Sports Science" was established at "NSNIS
Patiala".
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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.
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Sports
scientists from the fields of anthropometry, sports
biomechanics, sports nutrition, sport psychology, sports
physiology, physiotherapy, and physical education undertake the
research work to improve the performance of sportsperson in competitions.
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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.
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Training of Elite Athlete Management Support (TEAMS)
Division
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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.
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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.
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The TEAMS
Division draws most of its funding under the Scheme of “Assistance to National
Sports Federations” from Sports Ministry.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SAI Sports Promotional Schemes
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The Sports Authority of India conducts various
activities and schemes to promote sports in India. They include:
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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:
1.
Identify
educational institutions having good sports infrastructure
2.
Scientifically
scout for optimum-aged talent
3.
Convert the
genetically and physiologically gifted children into future champions
4.
Ensure
availability of trained coaches
5.
Ensure
financial assistance for consumables
6.
Provide
adequate competition exposure and sports equipment to sports institutes
and Akharas to create a broader base for modern wrestling
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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:
1. Nurturing budding talent
2. Improving the achievements tally in international
sports competitions
3. Using the Army’s excellent infrastructure and
disciplined administrative
Environment
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SAI Training Centre
Scheme (STC)
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:
1.
Train talented
young sportspersons aged 12–18 years (Sub-Junior/Junior)
2. Identify those
who have attained advanced levels of proficiency in sports.
3.
Identify those
who show natural potential in the Olympic disciplines, indigenous and other
sports.
4.
Provide
in-house coaching, training and nutritional support to sportspersons
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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 but
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.
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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.
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Centres of Excellence (CoE)
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.
"Centre of Excellences" (COE/COX)
have a total of nearly 600 trainees in 18 sports.
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Come and Play Scheme
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 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.
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