Some students have an interest in studies some have in sports. Establishing a career in sports might be difficult but it gives you fame and lifetime benefits. Representing own country at the national or international level always be a matter of pride. That is when possible if you will get proper training and guidance from an expert or sportsperson. If you have a keen interest in establishing a career in sports, then you will go with Sai Academy. It is India’s largest sports academy formed with aim of developing and encouraging students to join sports in India. In 1982, during the 9th Asian games, it was first formed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India. Later, on 25 Jan 1984, it was formerly known as a higher sports academy.
Head Quarter of Sai Academy – The Sai academy is situated in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Delhi), Lodhi Road in New Delhi, India.
Who can apply to Sai (Sports Authority of India) Academy?
The following person can apply to Sai Academy:
- A qualified coach for providing training.
- A coach should be people who or herself represent India with any sport.
- The routine of SAI institute is based on a routine.
- All sports athletes will be prepared along with all facilities and diet.
- Diet schedules can differ for each athlete (according to their weight category).
Sai Sports Academy – Games
A student is connected with any of the following sports to become a part of Sai Academy:
- Archery
- Athletics
- Hockey
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Weight-Lifting
- Judo
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Kayaking and Canoeing
- Wrestling
- Shooting
- Table-Tennis
- Handball
- Swimming etc.
Certification Course – One who wants to join Sai academy can check this path. These are some popular ways for getting direct entry into Sai Academy:
- Diploma in Sports Coaching
- NIS
- 4 Week All India Refresher Course
- 6 Week Certificate course in Sports Coaching
- Sc in Sports Coaching
- Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine
- Refresher Course for SAI Coaches
Additional Gateway to join Sai Academy
You can join Sai Academy by becoming special trainers like Sports Anthropometry, Physiology of Sports Performance, Sports Dietetics and Nutrition, Recovery and Rehabilitation Specialist, Sports Psychology.
Age limit – The minimum age for this gateway is 18 years and the maximum age is 45 years.
Eligibility Criteria – It can differ for each post.
- For Physiology of Sports Performance –he or she should have completed their graduation along with participating in sports.
- For Sports Anthropometry – Graduation should be completed along with participating sports.
- For Sports Dietetics and Nutrition – Graduation should be completed and good knowledge of sports diet.
- Physical Conditioning – He or she should complete their 12th with participating sports.
Eligibility for Athletes
Age limit – The minimum age is 12 years and 18 years is the maximum age.
Tournament – you should play at least a state-level tournament in your respective sports.
Physical Test – you must give a trial of sai academy before joining it. The speed, strength and stamina will be calculated in the trial test.
Facilities and Expenses – After clearing the trial test, you will join Sai and all facilities including accommodation, food etc. will be offered by the authority.
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