Overview
Provides scientific backup to athletes through psychologists, physiologists, nutritionists, and sports medicine doctors at SAI centres.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Support for sports science and sports medicine centres — physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and athlete monitoring — at SAI centres, NCOEs and accredited academies. Funded as infrastructure and manpower support, not a cash award.
- Official website
- https://sportsauthorityofindia.gov.in ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Athletes selected for National Coaching Camps.
- ▸ Trainees at National Centres of Excellence (NCOE).
- ▸ Elite athletes under the TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme).
Benefits
- ✓ Individualized diet charts and nutritional supplement support.
- ✓ Biomechanical analysis and injury rehabilitation services.
- ✓ Psychological counseling and stress management.
- ✓ Free medical diagnostics and treatment at empanelled hospitals.
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
Services are provided automatically to athletes inducted into NCOEs or National Camps.
Official link
https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Services are provided automatically to athletes inducted into NCOEs or National Camps.