0

About SAI

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.

Read More
Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya

Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya

Hon'ble Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports
Smt. Raksha Khadse

Smt. Raksha Khadse

Hon'ble Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports

SAI Journey

Since 1984, SAI has evolved from an asset management agency to a milti-faceted sport development organization with diverse competencies, technical know-how and qualified manpower.

1982

1984

1987

1995

1988-2001

2014

2017

2019

1982

The 9th edition of the Asian Games, held in Delhi, India, in 1982, marked a significant milestone in the history of Asian sports. It was the second time India hosted the Games, the first being in 1951.

Objectives

  • To promote and broad-base sports in the country.
  • To identify/scout sports talent and nurture it.
  • To implement schemes/programmes for achieving excellence in sports in different disciplines at international level in order to establish India as a major sporting power.
  • To manage the Stadia in Delhi, which were constructed for the IXth Asian Games held in 1982 and subsequently renovated for Commonwealth Games held in 2010.

Vision

To lead India's sports development journey, empowering athletes and achieving consistent international sporting success.

Mission

To develop and promote sports at all levels, and to provide world-class infrastructure, training facilities and coaching to athletes.

Key Functions

Capacity building through Academic Institutions
Sports Infrastructure Development & Maintenance
Talent Identification & Development
Promotion of Fitness and Inclusivity
Sports Excellence & High-Performance Training (TOPS & Assistance to NSFs)
Sports science support to athletes (NCSSR)

Key Initiatives

Promotion of Fitness & Inclusivity (contd.)

  • Sports For Women has encouraged sports all over the country thus allowing the population to harness the power of sports through its cross-cutting influence, namely, holistic development of children and youth and women in specific, Community development, social integration, gender equality, healthy lifestyle, national pride and economic opportunities related to sports development.
  • The increasing rates of female athletes’ participation in sports events help to counter gender biases. Furthermore, it has been observed that women that do sports and participate in National League, besides improving their physical & mental health, are more likely to overcome biases, feel empowered and develop leadership skills.
  • 10 Ka Dum wherein competition will be organised in 10 Disciplines across 10 Cities with the objective of encouraging mass participation of women in sports and developing a sporting culture.
  • This Ministry runs a Central Sector Scheme, namely, the ‘Khelo India – National Programme for Development of Sports’ Scheme (Khelo India Scheme), of which one of the Components, namely, ‘Promotion of rural and indigenous/tribal games’, is specifically dedicated to the development and promotion of rural and indigenous/tribal games in the country.
  • Indigenous games of Mallakhamb, Kalaripayattu, Gatka, Thang-Ta, Yogasana and Silambam have been identified for promotion under this Component. Grants are sanctioned for infrastructure development, equipment support, appointment of coaches, training of coaches and scholarships under this Component.
  • This Ministry implements various Sports Promotional Schemes across the country through the Sports Authority of India (SAI), viz. National Centres of Excellence (NCOE), SAI Training Centre (STC), Extension Centre of STC, National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC) - (with its sub-schemes for Regular Schools, Indigenous Games & Martial Arts (IGMA) School & Akharas), whereby services of expert coaches, sports equipment, boarding and lodging, sports kit, competition exposure, educational expenses, medical/ insurance and stipend as per the approved scheme norms are provided.
  • The Khelo India initiative, a national program aimed at promoting sports participation across India, includes a dedicated focus on Persons with Disabilities (PwD) by providing access to training, competitions, and infrastructure development specifically designed to cater to their needs, enabling them to participate actively in sports and achieve excellence at various levels
  • 84 Khelo India Athletes have been currently identified in para sports.&nbsp;This provides comprehensive support to athletes, including scholarships, specialised training and coaching facilities, exposure to international competitions, and access to world-class training facilities, which entail funding of ₹6.28 lakhs per annum per Khelo India Athlete including ₹10,000 per month out-of-pocket allowance for each KIA.<br>&nbsp;
  • Under the Khelo India Scheme, the Ministry of Youth Affairs &amp; Sports (MYAS) organizes National-level competitions, Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India University Games, Khelo India Para Games and Khelo India Winter Games to provide a platform for talented athletes to showcase their sporting and competitive skills.&nbsp;
  • So far, 6 editions of the Khelo India Youth Games, 4 editions of the Khelo India University Games, 5 editions of the Khelo India Winter Games, 1st edition of the Khelo India Para Games have been successfully conducted with the participation of 36 States/UTs.
  • In the series the&nbsp;Khelo India Para Games is planned to be conducted in Delhi from 20th March onwards in 6 Sports Disciplines namely&nbsp;Para Archery, Para Powerlifting, Para Athletics, Para-Badminton Para Table Tennis and Para Shooting.

Regional Centers

Key Stats
9000+ Athletes
1000+ Coaches
180+ Training Centers
12 Regional Centers
04 Promotional Schemes
20+ NCOEs

Athlete Sports Culture

Gallery

Explore More

Reports & Press Releases

Annual Report 2023-2024 2023-2024

Download Report

Annual Report 2021-2022 2021-2022

Download Report

Annual Report 2020-21 2020-21

Download Report

Partners