Week 1: Day 3-4 – Indian Sports Administration

SPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA (SAI)

Basic Information

• Full Name: Sports Authority of India
• Established: 1984 (January 1984)
• Headquarters: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Complex, New Delhi
• Parent Ministry: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
• Status: Autonomous organization under Government of India

Current Leadership

• Director General: Sandip Pradhan (as of 2024)
• Reports to: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports

SAI Functions

1. Identifying and nurturing sports talent
2. Operating training centers across India
3. Implementing government sports schemes
4. Providing coaching and sports science support
5. Managing National Sports Federations grants
6. Conducting sports competitions
7. Developing sports infrastructure

SAI TRAINING CENTERS

National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) – NSNIS PATIALA

• Full Name: Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports
• Location: Patiala, Punjab
• Established: 1961
• Special Status: Asia’s Largest Sports Institute
• Area: 162 acres
• Facilities: Athletics track, swimming pool, gymnastics hall, sports science labs

Programs Offered:

1. Diploma in Sports Coaching (various disciplines)
2. Bachelor’s and Master’s in Physical Education
3. PG Diploma in Sports Psychology
4. PG Diploma in Sports Medicine
5. PG Diploma in Sports Management

Famous Alumni:

• Milkha Singh (trained here)
• Neeraj Chopra
• Many Olympic and Asian Games medalists

SAI Regional Centers

1. SAI NCOE Bangalore (Karnataka)

• Specialization: Athletics, Archery
• Facilities: Synthetic track, sports science center

2. SAI NCOE Sonepat (Haryana)

• Specialization: Boxing
• Known as: National Boxing Academy
• Notable: India’s premier boxing training facility

3. SAI NCOE Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)

• Specialization: Archery, Athletics

4. SAI Training Centre Kolkata (West Bengal)

• Specialization: Athletics, Football
• Facility: Salt Lake Stadium complex

5. SAI Training Centre Bengaluru

• Specialization: Swimming, Athletics

6. SAI Northeast Centre – Imphal (Manipur)

• Focus: Boxing, Weightlifting, Archery

7. SAI Aurangabad (Maharashtra)

• Specialization: Athletics

Other SAI Centers:

• Lucknow (Wrestling)
• Gandhinagar (Shooting)
• Mumbai (Water Sports)
• Chennai (Squash, Athletics)

Total SAI Centers: 10+ across India

MAJOR GOVERNMENT SPORTS SCHEMES

1. KHELO INDIA PROGRAMME

Launch: 2017-18 (Revamped from earlier schemes) Objective: Mass participation and excellence in sports Budget: ₹3,165 crore allocated (2018-2023)

Key Components:

A) Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG)

• Age Groups: Under-18 and Under-21
• First Edition: 2018 in New Delhi
• Sports: 25+ disciplines
• Purpose: Identify young talent for national teams

Recent Hosts:

• 2018: New Delhi
• 2019: Pune, Maharashtra
• 2020: Guwahati, Assam
• 2022: Haryana (multiple cities)
• 2023: Madhya Pradesh

B) Khelo India University Games (KIUG)

• Started in 2020
• For university-level athletes
• Replaces All India Inter-University Championships

C) Khelo India Winter Games

• Started in 2020
• Held in Gulmarg, Kashmir
• Promotes winter sports in India

D) Khelo India National Programme for Fitness

• Fitness assessments for school students
• Age 5-18 years
• Creates fitness profiles

E) Khelo India Centres of Excellence

• State-level training centers
• 1,000+ centers across India
• Focus on Olympic sports

F) Annual Financial Assistance to Athletes

• 1,000 selected athletes receive ₹5 lakh/year
• For 8 years (support from junior to senior level)
• Covers training, coaching, competition expenses

2. TARGET OLYMPIC PODIUM SCHEME (TOPS)

Launch: September 2014 Revamped: 2017 (with flexible funding) Objective: Identify and support Olympic medal prospects

Current Structure:

Core Group:

• Athletes with realistic medal chances at next Olympics
• Receive maximum support
• ~50-60 athletes currently

Development Group:

• Young athletes (3-8 years from podium finish)
• Potential future medallists
• ~150-200 athletes

Support Provided:

1. Foreign training and exposure
2. Foreign coaching
3. Sports science and medicine
4. Equipment (latest and best)
5. Customized training programs
6. Competition exposure
7. Out-of-pocket allowance

Success Stories:

• Neeraj Chopra (TOPS athlete since 2017)
• Mirabai Chanu
• P.V. Sindhu
• Tokyo 2020 medalists were supported by TOPS

TOPS Funding:

• “Identify, Nurture, Support” approach
• Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) approves proposals
• No cap on funding for proven medalists

3. NATIONAL SPORTS DEVELOPMENT FUND (NSDF)

Established: 1998 Purpose: Mobilize resources from public and private sectors Status: Donations are tax-exempt under 80G

Uses:

1. Promoting sports and games
2. Sports infrastructure development
3. Sports science research
4. Talent identification programs
5. Awards and rewards for athletes

Major Contributors:

• Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
• Corporate sector (CSR funds)
• Individual donors

4. PANCHAYAT YUVA KRIDA AUR KHEL ABHIYAN (PYKKA)

Launch: 2018-19 Objective: Promote rural sports at grassroots level Coverage: Panchayat level across India

Features:

1. Annual sports competitions at panchayat level
2. Indigenous and traditional sports included
3. Creates pathway from village to national level
4. Talent scouting in rural areas

5. FIT INDIA MOVEMENT

Launch: 29 August 2019 (National Sports Day) Launched by: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Objective: Make physical fitness a way of life

Key Initiatives:

1. Fit India School Programme:
   • Schools conduct fitness activities
   • Fitness assessments for students
   • Minimum 60 minutes physical activity daily
2. Fit India Active Day:
   • Observed in schools and institutions
   • Mass participation events
3. Fit India Freedom Run:
   • Annual run across India
   • Celebrates Independence Day
4. Fit India Cyclothon:
   • Promotes cycling culture
5. Fit India Mobile App:
   • Track fitness activities
   • Set personal fitness goals

Ambassador: Virat Kohli and other sports stars

6. SPECIAL AREA GAMES

Launch: 2018 Objective: Promote sports in remote and border areas Focus Areas:

• Jammu & Kashmir
• Ladakh
• Northeast States
• Coastal areas
• Left-Wing Extremism affected districts

Features:

• Talent identification in underrepresented areas
• Infrastructure development
• Coaching camps
• Competition opportunities

7. SCHEME FOR ASSISTANCE TO NATIONAL SPORTS FEDERATIONS (NSFs)

Purpose: Support recognized NSFs financially Support includes:

1. Participation in international competitions
2. National coaching camps
3. Hiring of foreign coaches
4. Sports science support
5. Equipment purchase

Total NSFs Recognized: 57+ National Sports Federations

MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

Current Leadership

• Union Minister: Mansukh Mandaviya (as of 2024)
  • Also holds: Ministry of Labour & Employment
  • Previous Minister: Anurag Thakur (2021-2024)
• Minister of State: Raksha Khadse (as of 2024)

Department Structure

Two Departments:

1. Department of Sports
2. Department of Youth Affairs

Department of Sports – Key Functions:

1. Policy formulation for sports development
2. Grants-in-aid to NSFs
3. Oversight of SAI
4. International sports relations
5. Anti-doping initiatives
6. Sports awards and honors

Department of Youth Affairs – Key Functions:

1. Youth policy and programs
2. National Service Scheme (NSS)
3. Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS)
4. National Cadet Corps (NCC) coordination

NATIONAL SPORTS FEDERATIONS (NSFs)

What are NSFs?

• Autonomous bodies governing specific sports
• Recognized by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
• Affiliated with International Sports Federations
• Responsible for sport development and team selection

Major NSFs and Their Leadership (MEMORIZE KEY ONES)

1. Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

• Current President: PT Usha (as of 2022)
• First Indian woman IOA President
• Function: India’s National Olympic Committee
• Headquarters: New Delhi
• Affiliation: International Olympic Committee (IOC)

2. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

• President: Roger Binny (as of 2022)
• Secretary: Jay Shah
• Status: Richest cricket board in the world
• Special: Not under NSF due to autonomous status

3. All India Football Federation (AIFF)

• President: Kalyan Chaubey (as of 2022)
  • Former Indian goalkeeper
• Headquarters: New Delhi
• Affiliation: FIFA, AFC

4. Hockey India

• President: Dilip Tirkey (as of 2022)
  • Former Indian hockey captain
• Headquarters: New Delhi
• Affiliation: FIH (International Hockey Federation)

5. Badminton Association of India (BAI)

• President: Himanta Biswa Sarma (also Assam CM)
• Headquarters: New Delhi
• Affiliation: BWF (Badminton World Federation)

6. Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)

• Status: Suspended (2023-24) due to controversies
• Ad-hoc Committee running operations
• Affiliation: United World Wrestling (UWW)

7. Boxing Federation of India (BFI)

• President: Ajay Singh
• Headquarters: New Delhi
• Affiliation: AIBA/IBA (International Boxing Association)

8. Athletics Federation of India (AFI)

• President: Adille Sumariwalla
• Headquarters: New Delhi
• Affiliation: World Athletics (formerly IAAF)

9. National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)

• President: Raninder Singh
• Affiliation: ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation)

10. Archery Association of India (AAI)

• President: Arjun Munda (also Union Tribal Affairs Minister)
• Affiliation: World Archery Federation

Other Important NSFs: 11. Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) 12. Volleyball Federation of India 13. Cycling Federation of India 14. Judo Federation of India 15. Gymnastics Federation of India 16. Swimming Federation of India 17. Yachting Association of India 18. Rowing Federation of India 19. Weightlifting Federation of India 20. Lawn Tennis Association of India (AITA)

Total Recognized NSFs: 57+

SAI KEY INITIATIVES

1. NATIONAL SPORTS TALENT SEARCH SYSTEM (NSTSS)

• Identifies talent at school level
• Age group: 8-12 years
• Scientific talent identification methods
• Creates database of young athletes

2. ARMY BOYS SPORTS COMPANY (ABSC)

• Joint initiative: SAI + Indian Army
• Trains young boys in sports
• Provides disciplined environment
• Success stories in athletics and hockey

3. SAI TRAINING CENTRE (STC) SCHEME

• Creates training centers in schools/institutions
• 221+ STCs across India
• Focuses on Olympic and priority sports

4. SPORTS SCIENCE CENTRES

• Located at major SAI facilities
• Provides:
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Biomechanics analysis
  • Psychology support
  • Injury prevention and recovery

5.COME AND PLAY SCHEME

• Opens SAI facilities to public
• Promotes mass participation
• Available during non-training hours

OTHER IMPORTANT SPORTS BODIES

1. NATIONAL ANTI-DOPING AGENCY (NADA)

• Established: 2005
• Function: Anti-doping testing and education
• Affiliation: WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency)
• Headquarters: New Delhi
• DG: Check current director general

2. SPORTS AUTHORITY OF GUJARAT (SAG)

• State-level sports authority
• Model for other states
• Strong grassroots programs

3. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORTS SCIENCE (IISS)

• Located within SAI NSNIS Patiala
• Research and education in sports science

IMPORTANT POLICIES & INITIATIVES

NATIONAL SPORTS CODE 2011

• Guidelines for NSF functioning
• Governance structure for federations
• Anti-corruption measures
• Age and tenure limits for office bearers

SPORTS POLICY 2001

• India’s first National Sports Policy
• Focus on broad-based sports development
• Infrastructure improvement
• Talent identification systems

REVISED SPORTS POLICY (Draft)

• Emphasizes grassroots participation
• Olympic sports priority
• Public-private partnerships
• Infrastructure upgradation

PRACTICE QUESTIONS – DAY 3-4

Section A: Fill in the Blanks (25 Questions)

1. SAI was established in _____ (year).
2. SAI headquarters is located at _____, New Delhi.
3. NSNIS Patiala is known as _____ largest sports institute.
4. The current Director General of SAI is _____.
5. Khelo India Programme was launched in _____ (year).
6. TOPS stands for _____.
7. _____ is the current President of IOA and first woman to hold this position.
8. The current Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports is _____.
9. NADA stands for _____.
10. Hockey India’s current president is _____, a former hockey captain.
11. Fit India Movement was launched on _____ (date), which is celebrated as National Sports Day.
12. TOPS was launched in _____ (year) and revamped in _____ (year).
13. Khelo India Youth Games age groups are Under-_____ and Under-_____.
14. SAI’s boxing center of excellence is located in _____.
15. BCCI’s current president is _____.
16. NSDF stands for _____.
17. PYKKA aims to promote sports at _____ level.
18. IOA is affiliated with _____ (international body).
19. The first Khelo India Youth Games were held in _____ (year) at _____ (city).
20. National Sports Code was introduced in _____ (year).
21. SAI NCOE Patiala offers PG Diploma in Sports _____, Sports _____, and Sports _____.
22. Khelo India provides annual financial assistance of ₹_____ lakh to selected athletes.
23. AIFF president is _____.
24. Wrestling Federation of India is currently under _____ committee.
25. _____ is India’s first IOC female member.

Section B: Match the Following (20 Pairs)

Match the NSF with its President/Sport:

1. IOA a) Dilip Tirkey
2. Hockey India b) PT Usha
3. BCCI c) Himanta Biswa Sarma
4. BAI d) Roger Binny
5. AIFF e) Kalyan Chaubey
6. AFI f) Adille Sumariwalla
7. NRAI g) Raninder Singh
8. AAI h) Arjun Munda

Match the SAI Center with its Specialization:

9. NSNIS Patiala i) Boxing
10. SAI Sonepat j) Asia’s largest institute
11. SAI Bangalore k) Athletics, Archery
12. SAI Northeast l) Boxing, Weightlifting

Section C: Multiple Choice Questions (30 Questions)

1. When was SAI established? a) 1980 b) 1982 c) 1984 d) 1986
2. Where is NSNIS Patiala located? a) Haryana b) Punjab c) Uttar Pradesh d) Rajasthan
3. Khelo India Programme was launched in: a) 2015 b) 2016 c) 2017 d) 2018
4. TOPS stands for: a) Training Olympic Potential Scheme b) Target Olympic Podium Scheme c) Total Olympic Performance Scheme d) Top Olympic Player Scheme
5. Who is the first woman President of IOA? a) Nita Ambani b) Anju Bobby George c) PT Usha d) Mary Kom
6. Fit India Movement was launched in: a) 2018 b) 2019 c) 2020 d) 2021
7. How many Khelo India athletes receive annual financial assistance? a) 500 b) 750 c) 1,000 d) 1,500
8. SAI’s National Boxing Academy is in: a) Patiala b) Sonepat c) Bhopal d) Bangalore
9. NSDF was established in: a) 1996 b) 1998 c) 2000 d) 2002
10. National Sports Code was introduced in: a) 2009 b) 2010 c) 2011 d) 2012
11. Who is the current Hockey India President? a) Narinder Batra b) Dilip Tirkey c) Dhanraj Pillay d) Ashok Kumar
12. NADA stands for: a) National Anti-Drug Agency b) National Anti-Doping Agency c) National Athletic Development Agency d) National Association of Doping Authority
13. Khelo India Youth Games are held for age groups: a) U-16 and U-19 b) U-17 and U-20 c) U-18 and U-21 d) U-19 and U-23
14. PYKKA promotes sports at: a) District level b) State level c) Panchayat level d) National level
15. SAI headquarters is in: a) Mumbai b) New Delhi c) Patiala d) Bengaluru

Answers at the end of Week 1 notes

CHECKLIST – DAY 3-4 ✓

• [ ] SAI establishment year (1984) and headquarters
• [ ] NSNIS Patiala – Asia’s largest sports institute
• [ ] Current SAI Director General name
• [ ] All major SAI centers and their specializations
• [ ] Khelo India launch year (2017) and components
• [ ] TOPS full form and launch year (2014)
• [ ] PT Usha as IOA President (first woman)
• [ ] Current Sports Minister name
• [ ] Major NSF presidents: IOA, Hockey India, BCCI, AIFF, BAI
• [ ] Fit India Movement launch date (29 Aug 2019)
• [ ] NADA full form and function
• [ ] Nita Ambani as IOC member
• [ ] Khelo India financial assistance (₹5 lakh/year to 1,000 athletes)

Study Tips for Day 3-4:

1. Create an organizational chart of Sports Ministry → SAI → NSFs
2. Make flashcards for all NSF presidents
3. Draw a map of India marking all major SAI centers
4. Create comparison table: Khelo India vs TOPS vs NSDF
5. Use mnemonics for remembering years (e.g., SAI 84 = “SA-EI-GHT-FOUR”)

KEY FACTS SUMMARY

Quick Recall Points:

• SAI: 1984, New Delhi, 10+ centers
• NSNIS Patiala: Asia’s largest, 162 acres, 1961
• Khelo India: 2017, 1,000 athletes, ₹5 lakh/year
• TOPS: 2014, revamped 2017, Olympic focus
• Fit India: 29 Aug 2019, PM Modi
• PT Usha: First woman IOA President, 2022
• Roger Binny: BCCI President
• Dilip Tirkey: Hockey India President
• Kalyan Chaubey: AIFF President
• Current Sports Minister: (Update with current name)

End of Day 3-4 Notes Next: Day 5-6 – National Sports Awards (All categories, recent winners)