The Sports Authority of India (SAI) was established in 1984 as a continuation of the legacy of the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi, operating under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It is tasked with the dual mandate of fostering sports culture and achieving excellence in sports at both the domestic and international arenas. In a strategic move to enhance its capabilities, SAI integrated with the Society for National Institutes of Physical Education & Sports (SNIPES) in 1987, which included the Netaji Subhash National Institute for Sports (NSNIS) in Patiala and educational institutions in Gwalior and Thiruvananthapuram. However, the Gwalior institute attained autonomous status as a “Deemed University” in 1995 and separated from SAI. Presently, SAI is recognized as the premier institution for the promotion of sports and nurturing of elite athletes in India.
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