Physical Education

Unit - 5

5.1.3.Sports Authority of India
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) came into existence as a registered society in 1984, with an aim to promote sports in India and develop excellence, by upgrading the skills of the Indian sports persons. Established by the Government of India, SAI is bestowed with the responsibility of ensuring that the available infrastructure for sports is utilized optimally and effectively. It is also concerned with the management of sports in India. Currently, SAI has seven regional centers located in Bangalore, Gandhinagar, Kolkata, Sonepat, Delhi, Mumbai and Imphal. Some of the prestigious institutes are run by SAI include Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports (Patiala), Laxmibai National College of Physical Education (Trivandrum) and a high altitude training center at Shillaroo, Himachal Pradesh.