Sports Authority of India
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The Sports Authority of India (SAI) is the Apex National Sports Body of India, established in 1984 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India for the development of sport in India. SAI has 2 Sports Academic Institutions, 11 "SAI Regional Centres" (SRC), 14 "Centres of Excellence" (COE/COX), 56 "Sports Training Centres" (STC) and 20 Special Area Games (SAG).[3][4][5] In addition, SAI also manages Netaji Subhash High Altitude Training Centre, as well as 5 stadiums in New Delhi, such as Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (also serves as national head office of SAI), Indira Gandhi Arena, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, SPM Swimming Pool Complex and Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range.
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Agency overview | |
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Formed | 1984 (40 years ago) (1984) |
Jurisdiction | India |
Headquarters | SAI, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Lodhi Road, Delhi, India. |
Annual budget | ₹3,062.60 crore (equivalent to ₹34 billion or US$430 million in 2023) (2022–23 FY)[1][2] |
Agency executives | |
Parent department | Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports |
Website | www |
Two "SAI Sports Academic" institutions are Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports and Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, conducting research and running certificate to PhD level courses in physical education and sports medicine.[3][5]
"SAI Regional Centres" (SRC) are located at Chandigarh, Zirakpur, Sonipat, Lucknow, Guwahati, Imphal, Kolkata, Bhopal, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Gandhinagar.[3][5][6][7]
"Special Area Games" (SAG) are located at Kargil, Kishanganj, Gidhaur, Ranchi, Namchi, Naharlagun, Kokrajhar, Tinsukia, Imphal, Utlou, Agartala, Aizawl, Bolpur, Jagatpur (Odisha), Sundergarh, Dhar, Port Blair, Alappuzha, Tellicherry, and Mayiladuthurai.[5]