Overview
A scheme to verify and accredit private and government sports academies to integrate them into the Khelo India talent development framework.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Accredited private academies receive per-athlete reimbursement (up to ₹6.28 lakh/year for residential and ₹2.28 lakh/year for day-scholar Khelo India athletes trained on their premises).
- Official website
- https://kheloindia.gov.in ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Availability of specialized coaches and sports science staff
- ▸ Defined infrastructure and hostel facilities
- ▸ Standardized training protocols
Benefits
- ✓ Grants for training Khelo India scholarship holders at the academy
- ✓ SAI branding and recognition
- ✓ Financial support for operational expenses for residential trainees
Documents required
- ▪ Aadhaar card
- ▪ Proof of age (birth certificate / school certificate)
- ▪ Domicile / residence proof
- ▪ Recent passport-size photograph
- ▪ Sports achievement certificates (state / national)
- ▪ Bank account details (passbook copy)
- ▪ Coach / academy recommendation letter (if applicable)
- ▪ Medical fitness certificate
Application process
Online application through the Khelo India/SAI accreditation portal
Official link
https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Online application through the Khelo India/SAI accreditation portal