Annual Report 2011-12.pdf - Performance Management Division

SAI was one of the stakeholders in preparation for the XIX Commonwealth Games which was held
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in Delhi from 03 to 14 October, 2010. The above stadia were also venues for these Games and
handed over to CPWD for creation/upgradation of requisite facilities.
TEAMS DIVISION
TEAMS (Training of Elite Athletes & Management Support) Division is entrusted with the
responsible of preparing the National Teams in the different disciplines for various national &
International Sports events in coordination with the national Sports Federations concerned , on
behalf of the Ministry of YA & Sports. In other words, it provides necessary facilities to elite
sportsperson preparing for international sports events like Olympic Games, Asian Games,
Commonwealth Games and various other international competitions in India and abroad. It
implements the plans prepared by various National Sports Federations vide their LTDPs and
approved by the Committee for preparation of National Teams for National and International
Tournaments by organizing coaching camps, engagement of foreign coaches, sending
athletes/teams for participation in international sports events abroad.
Sports Science back-up
SAI provides scientific back-up in the form of doctors in Sports Medicine, Scientists,
Physiotherapists and Masseurs etc. to the Sportspersons during national coaching camps for
enhancing their fitness, recovery from injury and recovery from medical deficiency.
Equipment Support
SAI provides necessary equipment support, both imported as well as indigenous, to the national
campers.
Come and Play Scheme:
For optimum utilization of its 5 stadia which were renovated at substantial cost for CWG 2010,
Sports Authority of India (SAI) has introduced 'Come and Play Scheme' in May 2011. The
designated areas in the SAI Stadia viz., Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, Dr. Karni Singh Shooting
Ranges, Dr. SPM Swimming Pool Complex, Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium, Indira Gandhi
Indoor Stadium (Gymnastics, Wrestling and Cycling Velodrome) were thrown open in May 2011
for both imparting professional training to established sportspersons and also to beginners with
the objective to encourage participation in sports and for optimum utilization of stadia. 'Come
and Play Scheme' received a very enthusiastic response and more than 10000 trainees enrolled for
using the sports facilities for practice and training in disciplines such as Badminton, Boxing,
Basketball, Cricket, Cycling, Football, Hockey, Gymnastics, Judo Shooting, Swimming, Table
Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling.
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