Overview
- Governing body
- Aero Club of India
- Origin
- Modern
- Olympic discipline
- No
- Category
- Adventure
- Total players listed
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Skydiving is one of India's most-followed disciplines. The Aero Club of India oversees national federation activity, talent identification and Olympic qualification pathways. Major support flows in through TOPS and Khelo India for athletes who clear federation benchmarks.
Skydiving is not currently on the Olympic programme, but it sits firmly inside India's broader sporting ecosystem. The discipline receives support through the Khelo India movement, multi-sport events such as the National Games and Asian Games trials wherever the sport is contested, and dedicated league or championship structures run by the federation. Sponsorship, broadcast deals and private academies often fill the gap that direct government funding leaves, and several state governments offer cash awards, government jobs and land grants to medallists at the National Games and recognised world championships.
Adventure sport in India operates at the intersection of competitive federation activity and the wider outdoor industry. The Aero Club of India certifies athletes and instructors, and competition pathways exist in sport climbing (now Olympic) and selected disciplines. The Himalayan belt, the Western Ghats and the coastline provide a natural training ground that few countries can match.
At the grassroots, the route into Skydiving typically starts at school under the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), at the inter-university level under the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), or through a private academy registered with the state association. The Khelo India Youth Games and Khelo India University Games are the largest single discovery platforms — athletes who reach the podium at these events become eligible for the Khelo India Talent Development scheme, which funds boarding, coaching, kit, education and a monthly stipend at accredited centres. State sports awards and central government jobs under the sports quota remain a powerful incentive for athletes from smaller towns.
Skydiving originated in Modern, and in India it has developed a distinct character shaped by the country's geography, demographics and sporting culture. Whether you want to compete, coach, sponsor, write about or simply follow Skydiving, the practical starting point is the same: connect with your state association under the Aero Club of India, identify the nearest SAI centre or accredited academy, and track the Khelo India and federation calendars for the events that decide selection at every level. Skydiving is played and developed across India under the Aero Club of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
History
How skydiving evolved globally and took root in India.
Skydiving traces its modern origins to Modern. Codified rules, standard equipment and international competition took shape as the sport spread beyond its birthplace, and Aero Club of India is the body that carried it into organised Indian competition.
In India, skydiving grew through princely-state patronage, defence-service teams, universities and state associations. Post-independence, the discipline was formalised under Aero Club of India, national championships were instituted, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) later brought it into the centralised high-performance system with dedicated centres, coaching cadres and sports-science support.
Skydiving sits outside the Olympic programme but is firmly part of India's Asian Games, Commonwealth and National Games map, with state governments backing medallists through cash awards, jobs and land grants.
Indian Players
Loading…- Aadhya MalhotraDelhiTandem Instructor
Freeflyer mixing head-up and head-down positions in the tunnel and sky.
- Aaliya BrarUttar PradeshDrop Zone Manager
Canopy pilot executing soft, accurate landings in tight landing areas.
- Aaliya MehtaSikkimDrop Zone Manager
Student jumper building jump numbers toward an A-license.
- Aaradhya MurmuPunjabCanopy Pilot
Manifest officer tracking jumpers, manifests and billing.
- Aarav SrivastavaPunjabDrop Zone Manager
Drop zone manager running operations, aircraft scheduling and customer flow.
- Aarti SidhuHaryanaFormation Skydiver
AFF instructor teaching stability, turns and deployment procedures.
- Advait KiniNagalandFormation Skydiver
Skydiver with a strong belly-to-earth form and clean exits.
- Aisha JoshiNagalandTandem Instructor
Load organizer matching skill levels and goals for each lift.
- Aisha KhatriUttarakhandTandem Instructor
Formation skydiver docking fast and holding slots in big-way builds.
- Aisha PatelSikkimFormation Skydiver
Wingsuit pilot tracking long distances with precise flight planning.
- Aisha PrabhuSikkimAFF Instructor
Load organizer matching skill levels and goals for each lift.
- Akshay DasPuducherryCanopy Pilot
Student jumper building jump numbers toward an A-license.
- Akshay TripathiMeghalayaCanopy Pilot
Freeflyer mixing head-up and head-down positions in the tunnel and sky.
- Ananya BhutiaMeghalayaStudent Jumper
Student jumper building jump numbers toward an A-license.
- Anika AhujaOdishaAFF Instructor
Drop zone manager running operations, aircraft scheduling and customer flow.
- Anita GowdaGujaratSkydiver
Camera flyer capturing tandem, AFF and freefall footage for jumpers.
- Anita PillaiAssamSafety Officer
Drop zone manager running operations, aircraft scheduling and customer flow.
- Anita ShahAssamCanopy Pilot
Camera flyer capturing tandem, AFF and freefall footage for jumpers.
- Anita SidhuLakshadweepCamera Flyer
Canopy pilot executing soft, accurate landings in tight landing areas.
- Anvi ReddyMizoramTandem Instructor
Safety officer enforcing gear checks, weather holds and landing patterns.
- Arjun KambleNagalandSafety Officer
Formation skydiver docking fast and holding slots in big-way builds.
- Arjun LepchaSikkimTandem Instructor
Formation skydiver docking fast and holding slots in big-way builds.
- Arjun PrabhuTamil NaduFreeflyer
Formation skydiver docking fast and holding slots in big-way builds.
- Armaan BanerjeeHimachal PradeshStudent Jumper
Wingsuit pilot tracking long distances with precise flight planning.
- Armaan SorenChhattisgarhDrop Zone Manager
Skydiver with a strong belly-to-earth form and clean exits.
- Arnav TuduMadhya PradeshFormation Skydiver
Student jumper building jump numbers toward an A-license.
- Aryan KhatriMaharashtraLoad Organizer
Safety officer enforcing gear checks, weather holds and landing patterns.
- Aryan MurmuUttar PradeshWingsuit Pilot
Drop zone manager running operations, aircraft scheduling and customer flow.
- Atharv BhutiaJharkhandSkydiver
Camera flyer capturing tandem, AFF and freefall footage for jumpers.
- Atharv KaurManipurManifest Officer
Student jumper building jump numbers toward an A-license.
- Ayaan NaikMaharashtraCamera Flyer
Student jumper building jump numbers toward an A-license.
- Ayaan SawantManipurCanopy Pilot
AFF instructor teaching stability, turns and deployment procedures.
- Ayaan TripathiMadhya PradeshCamera Flyer
Coach improving body flight, deployment awareness and landing technique.
- Bhavna HussainSikkimCoach / Trainer
Safety officer enforcing gear checks, weather holds and landing patterns.
- Bushra ChaudharyGujaratWingsuit Pilot
Manifest officer tracking jumpers, manifests and billing.
- Chhavi MukherjeeDelhiCoach / Trainer
Formation skydiver docking fast and holding slots in big-way builds.
- Chhavi PannuJharkhandSafety Officer
Freeflyer mixing head-up and head-down positions in the tunnel and sky.
- Chhavi RawatTripuraAFF Instructor
Student jumper building jump numbers toward an A-license.
- Chitra PannuUttar PradeshSafety Officer
Tandem instructor delivering safe, exhilarating first-jump experiences.
- Deepa ChaudharyManipurSkydiver
Safety officer enforcing gear checks, weather holds and landing patterns.
- Deepa PhukanMaharashtraTandem Instructor
Coach improving body flight, deployment awareness and landing technique.
- Dev SalianJharkhandDrop Zone Manager
Camera flyer capturing tandem, AFF and freefall footage for jumpers.
- Dhruv MurmuGujaratFreeflyer
Student jumper building jump numbers toward an A-license.
- Dhruv ShindePuducherryFreeflyer
Formation skydiver docking fast and holding slots in big-way builds.
- Diya GillTelanganaAFF Instructor
AFF instructor teaching stability, turns and deployment procedures.
- Diya SawantSikkimSkydiver
Camera flyer capturing tandem, AFF and freefall footage for jumpers.
- Fatima MirzaKarnatakaFormation Skydiver
Drop zone manager running operations, aircraft scheduling and customer flow.
- Fatima PradhanPuducherryFreeflyer
Safety officer enforcing gear checks, weather holds and landing patterns.
- Gaurav BhutiaMeghalayaRigger
Camera flyer capturing tandem, AFF and freefall footage for jumpers.
- Gaurav DeviUttarakhandLoad Organizer
Freeflyer mixing head-up and head-down positions in the tunnel and sky.
- Gaurav TiwariChhattisgarhDrop Zone Manager
Canopy pilot executing soft, accurate landings in tight landing areas.
- Gaurav TuduJharkhandSkydiver
Safety officer enforcing gear checks, weather holds and landing patterns.
- Harsh KaurRajasthanFreeflyer
Safety officer enforcing gear checks, weather holds and landing patterns.
- Harsh PawarNagalandStudent Jumper
Safety officer enforcing gear checks, weather holds and landing patterns.
- Hema JadhavLadakhDrop Zone Manager
Safety officer enforcing gear checks, weather holds and landing patterns.
- Hridaan ShettyGujaratManifest Officer
Student jumper building jump numbers toward an A-license.
- Indira BhandariAndhra PradeshDrop Zone Manager
Canopy pilot executing soft, accurate landings in tight landing areas.
- Indira KadamGujaratLoad Organizer
Coach improving body flight, deployment awareness and landing technique.
- Indira MenonGujaratTandem Instructor
Canopy pilot executing soft, accurate landings in tight landing areas.
- Ira MehtaKeralaFormation Skydiver
Wingsuit pilot tracking long distances with precise flight planning.
- Ishaan GogoiAssamStudent Jumper
Coach improving body flight, deployment awareness and landing technique.
- Ishaan MehtaUttar PradeshTandem Instructor
Rigger inspecting, packing and certifying parachutes to standard.
- Ishaan QureshiUttarakhandCoach / Trainer
Coach improving body flight, deployment awareness and landing technique.
- Ishaan SubbaMadhya PradeshTandem Instructor
AFF instructor teaching stability, turns and deployment procedures.
- Jaya BoraTripuraCanopy Pilot
Freeflyer mixing head-up and head-down positions in the tunnel and sky.
- Jaya BorahLakshadweepTandem Instructor
Skydiver with a strong belly-to-earth form and clean exits.
- Jaya ShindeMeghalayaRigger
Safety officer enforcing gear checks, weather holds and landing patterns.
- Kajal PhukanManipurLoad Organizer
Formation skydiver docking fast and holding slots in big-way builds.
- Kajal RawatLadakhFreeflyer
AFF instructor teaching stability, turns and deployment procedures.
- Karan NairGoaDrop Zone Manager
Manifest officer tracking jumpers, manifests and billing.
- Kavya BishtJammu and KashmirSkydiver
Formation skydiver docking fast and holding slots in big-way builds.
- Kavya ChoudharySikkimStudent Jumper
Freeflyer mixing head-up and head-down positions in the tunnel and sky.
- Kavya SharmaUttarakhandManifest Officer
Coach improving body flight, deployment awareness and landing technique.
- Kavya SrivastavaWest BengalStudent Jumper
Tandem instructor delivering safe, exhilarating first-jump experiences.
- Kavya SubbaRailwaysSkydiver
AFF instructor teaching stability, turns and deployment procedures.
- Kiaan GuptaChhattisgarhDrop Zone Manager
Freeflyer mixing head-up and head-down positions in the tunnel and sky.
- Kiaan LimbuKeralaCanopy Pilot
Skydiver with a strong belly-to-earth form and clean exits.
- Kiaan ThakurGujaratSafety Officer
Tandem instructor delivering safe, exhilarating first-jump experiences.
- Kian AhujaWest BengalManifest Officer
Drop zone manager running operations, aircraft scheduling and customer flow.
- Kian RawatAssamFormation Skydiver
Tandem instructor delivering safe, exhilarating first-jump experiences.
- Krishna BosePuducherryRigger
Formation skydiver docking fast and holding slots in big-way builds.
- Krishna RautelaChandigarhCanopy Pilot
AFF instructor teaching stability, turns and deployment procedures.
- Krishna SinghRajasthanCamera Flyer
Wingsuit pilot tracking long distances with precise flight planning.
- Kunal QureshiGujaratSkydiver
Load organizer matching skill levels and goals for each lift.
- Kunal SherpaBiharFreeflyer
Drop zone manager running operations, aircraft scheduling and customer flow.
- Kunal TripathiTripuraCamera Flyer
Drop zone manager running operations, aircraft scheduling and customer flow.
- Lakshay BoraNagalandSafety Officer
Manifest officer tracking jumpers, manifests and billing.
- Lakshay RawatJammu and KashmirManifest Officer
Wingsuit pilot tracking long distances with precise flight planning.
- Lakshmi DubeyServicesSkydiver
Formation skydiver docking fast and holding slots in big-way builds.
- Lakshmi PanditLadakhTandem Instructor
Rigger inspecting, packing and certifying parachutes to standard.
- Maryam AhujaTripuraStudent Jumper
Freeflyer mixing head-up and head-down positions in the tunnel and sky.
- Maryam JoshiMadhya PradeshCanopy Pilot
Safety officer enforcing gear checks, weather holds and landing patterns.
- Mihir HussainChhattisgarhStudent Jumper
Formation skydiver docking fast and holding slots in big-way builds.
- Mihir TuduJammu and KashmirCoach / Trainer
Student jumper building jump numbers toward an A-license.
- Mira RanaTripuraFreeflyer
Canopy pilot executing soft, accurate landings in tight landing areas.
- Mohan ChatterjeeMeghalayaTandem Instructor
Rigger inspecting, packing and certifying parachutes to standard.
- Mohan SandhuManipurFormation Skydiver
Formation skydiver docking fast and holding slots in big-way builds.
- Myra NaikHimachal PradeshRigger
AFF instructor teaching stability, turns and deployment procedures.
- Myra RaiLadakhFormation Skydiver
Camera flyer capturing tandem, AFF and freefall footage for jumpers.
- Myra RaoJharkhandDrop Zone Manager
Skydiver with a strong belly-to-earth form and clean exits.
- Navya PradhanLakshadweepSafety Officer
Freeflyer mixing head-up and head-down positions in the tunnel and sky.
- Neel PanditChhattisgarhWingsuit Pilot
Skydiver with a strong belly-to-earth form and clean exits.
- Neel SawantPunjabSafety Officer
Manifest officer tracking jumpers, manifests and billing.
- Neel ThapaBiharDrop Zone Manager
Load organizer matching skill levels and goals for each lift.
- Neil PillaiBiharManifest Officer
Freeflyer mixing head-up and head-down positions in the tunnel and sky.
- Nirvaan AgarwalGoaTandem Instructor
Tandem instructor delivering safe, exhilarating first-jump experiences.
- Nirvaan MishraDelhiCamera Flyer
Drop zone manager running operations, aircraft scheduling and customer flow.
- Parth PannuAssamCamera Flyer
Manifest officer tracking jumpers, manifests and billing.
- Pooja SaikiaJammu and KashmirCoach / Trainer
Manifest officer tracking jumpers, manifests and billing.
- Pranav PatelOdishaTandem Instructor
Student jumper building jump numbers toward an A-license.
- Pranav SrivastavaOdishaWingsuit Pilot
Formation skydiver docking fast and holding slots in big-way builds.
- Prateek JhaMaharashtraCanopy Pilot
Camera flyer capturing tandem, AFF and freefall footage for jumpers.
- Prateek KrishnanBiharCanopy Pilot
Rigger inspecting, packing and certifying parachutes to standard.
- Prateek LamaLadakhManifest Officer
Camera flyer capturing tandem, AFF and freefall footage for jumpers.
- Prateek SoniTripuraStudent Jumper
Load organizer matching skill levels and goals for each lift.
- Prateek WarrierMizoramRigger
Safety officer enforcing gear checks, weather holds and landing patterns.
- Priya ReddyHaryanaCanopy Pilot
Canopy pilot executing soft, accurate landings in tight landing areas.
- Priya RoyMaharashtraFreeflyer
Student jumper building jump numbers toward an A-license.
- Priya TiwariPunjabStudent Jumper
Formation skydiver docking fast and holding slots in big-way builds.
- Radhika AliLakshadweepCamera Flyer
Coach improving body flight, deployment awareness and landing technique.
- Radhika ChoudharyDelhiFormation Skydiver
Canopy pilot executing soft, accurate landings in tight landing areas.
- Radhika KaurAndaman and Nicobar IslandsWingsuit Pilot
Rigger inspecting, packing and certifying parachutes to standard.
- Radhika NegiNagalandWingsuit Pilot
Canopy pilot executing soft, accurate landings in tight landing areas.
- Raghav AhujaGoaCoach / Trainer
Load organizer matching skill levels and goals for each lift.
- Raghav KrishnanLadakhAFF Instructor
Rigger inspecting, packing and certifying parachutes to standard.
- Raghav KrishnanAndhra PradeshStudent Jumper
Wingsuit pilot tracking long distances with precise flight planning.
- Rahul KhannaKarnatakaCanopy Pilot
Freeflyer mixing head-up and head-down positions in the tunnel and sky.
- Rahul PaiHaryanaCoach / Trainer
Manifest officer tracking jumpers, manifests and billing.
- Rahul SaikiaMadhya PradeshSafety Officer
Canopy pilot executing soft, accurate landings in tight landing areas.
- Rahul ShahTripuraAFF Instructor
Coach improving body flight, deployment awareness and landing technique.
- Raj PatelChandigarhFreeflyer
Camera flyer capturing tandem, AFF and freefall footage for jumpers.
- Raj WarrierMeghalayaLoad Organizer
Freeflyer mixing head-up and head-down positions in the tunnel and sky.
- Rajesh KhatriLadakhFreeflyer
Freeflyer mixing head-up and head-down positions in the tunnel and sky.
- Rajesh SawantBiharAFF Instructor
Skydiver with a strong belly-to-earth form and clean exits.
- Reyansh PaiManipurTandem Instructor
Tandem instructor delivering safe, exhilarating first-jump experiences.
- Reyansh ThapaSikkimStudent Jumper
Camera flyer capturing tandem, AFF and freefall footage for jumpers.
- Reyansh TripathiMaharashtraStudent Jumper
Safety officer enforcing gear checks, weather holds and landing patterns.
- Rishi GogoiKarnatakaFormation Skydiver
Camera flyer capturing tandem, AFF and freefall footage for jumpers.
- Rishi HazarikaOdishaRigger
Manifest officer tracking jumpers, manifests and billing.
- Rishi PanditNagalandCamera Flyer
Formation skydiver docking fast and holding slots in big-way builds.
- Rishi PantOdishaTandem Instructor
Camera flyer capturing tandem, AFF and freefall footage for jumpers.
- Riya BhutiaChandigarhFormation Skydiver
AFF instructor teaching stability, turns and deployment procedures.
- Rohan AliHaryanaFormation Skydiver
Manifest officer tracking jumpers, manifests and billing.
- Rohit AgarwalSikkimAFF Instructor
Rigger inspecting, packing and certifying parachutes to standard.
- Rohit BorahMadhya PradeshWingsuit Pilot
Formation skydiver docking fast and holding slots in big-way builds.
- Rohit PradhanLadakhWingsuit Pilot
Wingsuit pilot tracking long distances with precise flight planning.
- Rohit ReddyMeghalayaStudent Jumper
Tandem instructor delivering safe, exhilarating first-jump experiences.
- Rohit SandhuPuducherrySkydiver
Rigger inspecting, packing and certifying parachutes to standard.
- Saanvi PradhanDelhiDrop Zone Manager
Rigger inspecting, packing and certifying parachutes to standard.
- Saanvi RoyAndhra PradeshDrop Zone Manager
Formation skydiver docking fast and holding slots in big-way builds.
- Sachin ShindeKarnatakaRigger
Camera flyer capturing tandem, AFF and freefall footage for jumpers.
- Sai HegdeUttar PradeshDrop Zone Manager
Canopy pilot executing soft, accurate landings in tight landing areas.
- Sai VermaPuducherryCanopy Pilot
Load organizer matching skill levels and goals for each lift.
- Samar AhujaAndhra PradeshAFF Instructor
Manifest officer tracking jumpers, manifests and billing.
- Samar PaiGujaratSafety Officer
Drop zone manager running operations, aircraft scheduling and customer flow.
- Sanvi KrishnanTamil NaduSkydiver
Wingsuit pilot tracking long distances with precise flight planning.
- Sanvi PatilNagalandAFF Instructor
Wingsuit pilot tracking long distances with precise flight planning.
- Sanvi PradhanMeghalayaStudent Jumper
AFF instructor teaching stability, turns and deployment procedures.
- Sara HembramHaryanaWingsuit Pilot
Coach improving body flight, deployment awareness and landing technique.
- Sara SheikhGujaratStudent Jumper
Load organizer matching skill levels and goals for each lift.
- Sara UpadhyayGoaSafety Officer
Skydiver with a strong belly-to-earth form and clean exits.
- Sara YadavSikkimRigger
Coach improving body flight, deployment awareness and landing technique.
- Shiv ChaudharyTamil NaduAFF Instructor
Rigger inspecting, packing and certifying parachutes to standard.
- Shiv ChaudharyGoaSafety Officer
AFF instructor teaching stability, turns and deployment procedures.
- Shivani KambleNagalandCanopy Pilot
Freeflyer mixing head-up and head-down positions in the tunnel and sky.
- Shivansh NambiarWest BengalCanopy Pilot
Skydiver with a strong belly-to-earth form and clean exits.
- Shivansh SinhaRajasthanAFF Instructor
Rigger inspecting, packing and certifying parachutes to standard.
- Shlok BajwaLadakhSafety Officer
Skydiver with a strong belly-to-earth form and clean exits.
- Shlok JainBiharLoad Organizer
Canopy pilot executing soft, accurate landings in tight landing areas.
- Shlok ShettyKarnatakaDrop Zone Manager
Manifest officer tracking jumpers, manifests and billing.
- Siddharth MehtaKarnatakaAFF Instructor
Manifest officer tracking jumpers, manifests and billing.
- Siddharth SidhuHaryanaCamera Flyer
Freeflyer mixing head-up and head-down positions in the tunnel and sky.
- Sneha BhutiaMeghalayaCoach / Trainer
Freeflyer mixing head-up and head-down positions in the tunnel and sky.
- Sneha ChhetriUttarakhandLoad Organizer
Rigger inspecting, packing and certifying parachutes to standard.
- Sneha HazarikaChandigarhFreeflyer
Tandem instructor delivering safe, exhilarating first-jump experiences.
- Sonali SwamyUttarakhandTandem Instructor
Freeflyer mixing head-up and head-down positions in the tunnel and sky.
- Tara ChahalServicesLoad Organizer
Freeflyer mixing head-up and head-down positions in the tunnel and sky.
- Tara JhaMizoramCanopy Pilot
Skydiver with a strong belly-to-earth form and clean exits.
- Tejas KalitaTelanganaSkydiver
AFF instructor teaching stability, turns and deployment procedures.
- Uma KumarSikkimWingsuit Pilot
Wingsuit pilot tracking long distances with precise flight planning.
- Umang UpadhyayServicesManifest Officer
Camera flyer capturing tandem, AFF and freefall footage for jumpers.
- Vani KiniLadakhCamera Flyer
Coach improving body flight, deployment awareness and landing technique.
- Vani RaiRajasthanLoad Organizer
Wingsuit pilot tracking long distances with precise flight planning.
- Vani SrivastavaChandigarhCoach / Trainer
Student jumper building jump numbers toward an A-license.
- Vedant DhillonAndhra PradeshAFF Instructor
Camera flyer capturing tandem, AFF and freefall footage for jumpers.
- Vedant KaurHaryanaTandem Instructor
Tandem instructor delivering safe, exhilarating first-jump experiences.
- Vedant ReddySikkimManifest Officer
Canopy pilot executing soft, accurate landings in tight landing areas.
- Veer GurungChandigarhLoad Organizer
Drop zone manager running operations, aircraft scheduling and customer flow.
- Vihaan IyerPuducherryFormation Skydiver
Student jumper building jump numbers toward an A-license.
- Yamini BajwaRailwaysDrop Zone Manager
AFF instructor teaching stability, turns and deployment procedures.
- Yamini GuptaMadhya PradeshCanopy Pilot
Canopy pilot executing soft, accurate landings in tight landing areas.
- Yamini RaoGujaratAFF Instructor
Safety officer enforcing gear checks, weather holds and landing patterns.
- Yash KamathGoaCamera Flyer
Wingsuit pilot tracking long distances with precise flight planning.
- Yash QureshiWest BengalSafety Officer
Freeflyer mixing head-up and head-down positions in the tunnel and sky.
- Yash SheikhPunjabDrop Zone Manager
Rigger inspecting, packing and certifying parachutes to standard.
- Yuvraj ShindeWest BengalCanopy Pilot
Tandem instructor delivering safe, exhilarating first-jump experiences.
- Yuvraj SinhaAssamStudent Jumper
Safety officer enforcing gear checks, weather holds and landing patterns.
- Zain SawantAndhra PradeshStudent Jumper
Skydiver with a strong belly-to-earth form and clean exits.
- Zara PatelManipurCoach / Trainer
Student jumper building jump numbers toward an A-license.
- Zoya VermaPuducherryManifest Officer
Camera flyer capturing tandem, AFF and freefall footage for jumpers.
Rules
Climbing, paragliding, mountaineering and adventure disciplines run under IFSC, FAI or UIAA rules with certified equipment, judged routes or scored tasks. Safety protocols, belay standards and pilot licensing are enforced by the federation and, for air sports, by the DGCA.
Authoritative rulebook: Aero Club of India. Age-group and school-level variations are published by SGFI and the state associations each season.
Positions
Key roles, events or positions inside a skydiving squad or competition.
- Lead / boulder / speed (climbing)The three Olympic sport-climbing disciplines with different scoring.
- Pilot & tandem pilot (air disciplines)Competitive and instructional pilot roles.
- Expedition & alpine rolesLead climber, guide, high-altitude porter and base-camp manager.
Equipment
Standard kit and infrastructure required to train and compete in skydiving at a federation-recognised event.
- UIAA/EN-certified rope, harness, helmet, belay device, quickdraws, cams and nuts (climbing)
- Certified wing, harness, reserve parachute, radio and instruments (paragliding)
- Boots, crampons, ice axe, tent and expedition kit (mountaineering)
- First-aid, rescue and communication kit
- Site-appropriate transport and shuttle
Governing body
Aero Club of India is the recognised national body for Skydiving in India. It sets the domestic calendar, selection norms, coaching curriculum and anti-doping compliance, and is affiliated to the international federation for skydiving. State associations under Aero Club of India run age-group competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
- Origin
- Modern
- Olympic
- No
- Category
- Adventure
Major Indian Events
Domestic championships, Khelo India events, National Games and franchise leagues that shape the skydiving calendar in India.
- Aero Club of India Senior National Championship
The primary domestic skydiving title and the main selection trial for the senior India team.
- Aero Club of India Junior & Sub-Junior National Championship
Age-group nationals that feed the Khelo India Talent Development scheme and the senior camp.
- Khelo India Youth Games & University Games — Skydiving
India's largest multi-sport scouting platform; medallists become eligible for KIA stipends and boarding at accredited centres.
- National Games of India — Skydiving
Quadrennial multi-sport meet contested by state teams; state governments give cash awards, jobs and land grants to medallists.
International Events
Continental and world-level competitions where India competes in skydiving.
- Asian Games & Asian Championships
Continental championship pathway sanctioned by Aero Club of India; medallists receive central and state cash awards.
- Commonwealth Games / Championships
Commonwealth-level competition where India regularly fields medal contenders in skydiving.
- World Championships
The senior world title event of the international federation — the peak of the skydiving calendar outside the Olympic year.
Leagues
No dedicated professional league is currently catalogued for skydiving. The national championship under Aero Club of India remains the top domestic competition.
All leagues →International Players
Globally recognised skydiving athletes to know outside India.
- Janja Garnbret (Slovenia)Olympic and multi-time World sport-climbing champion.
- Adam Ondra (Czech Republic)First climber to redpoint 9c; multiple World titles.
- Kilian Jornet (Spain)Trail-running and skimo world champion; multiple FKTs.
Records
Where to find India's official skydiving record book.
- Olympic medalsN/A
Skydiving is not on the Olympic programme, so India records this discipline through Asian Games, Commonwealth, World and Continental championships instead.
- Asian Games medalsTracked
India's Asian Games results in skydiving are compiled by the Indian Olympic Association and the Aero Club of India.
- Commonwealth medalsTracked
Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Championship medals in skydiving are maintained by the Aero Club of India.
- World Championship medalsTracked
Senior, junior and youth World Championship medal records are held by the international federation for skydiving and mirrored by Aero Club of India.
- National record holdersFederation register
Aero Club of India publishes the current senior, junior and sub-junior national records and updates them after every ratified event.
Career Options
Ways to build a career in skydiving — on the field, on the sidelines and behind the scenes.
- Athlete on the national climbing / paragliding / mountaineering team
- IFSC route setter, UIAA-certified mountain guide and IFMGA-track professional
- Instructor and expedition leader
- Rescue professional and mountain medicine specialist
- Adventure-tourism operator and outdoor-gear retail
- Judge and technical official at national and world events
Related academies
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Government Schemes
…Central and state schemes that fund training, stipends and awards for skydiving athletes and academies.
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All government schemes →FAQs
Common questions about skydiving in India.
Who governs Skydiving in India?▾
Aero Club of India is the recognised national federation for Skydiving in India. State associations under Aero Club of India run age-group and state-level competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
Is Skydiving an Olympic sport?▾
Skydiving is not currently on the Olympic programme, but India competes at Asian Games, Commonwealth Games (where recognised), World Championships and other continental events sanctioned by Aero Club of India.
How do I start playing Skydiving in India?▾
Join a school team under SGFI, a college team under AIU, or a private academy affiliated to your state association. From there, age-group state championships and Khelo India events are the standard route into the national pipeline.
What government schemes support Skydiving athletes?▾
The core schemes are Khelo India (talent development stipends, scholarships and boarding at accredited centres), TOPS (funding for elite athletes preparing for the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games), and state-government cash awards, jobs and land grants for medallists. Federation-specific schemes may also apply.
Where can I train for Skydiving?▾
Sports Authority of India (SAI) national centres of excellence, Khelo India accredited academies, state sports institutes and private academies registered with the state association are the standard training venues. The Academies section on this page lists options.
How are Indian Skydiving athletes selected for international events?▾
Aero Club of India runs selection trials — typically the senior national championship, a dedicated trial event, or ranking-based selection — and publishes the selection policy each season. Objective criteria (times, distances, ranking points, weight-class results) dominate at the elite level.
Skydiving in every state & UT
Dedicated pages for Skydiving in each Indian state and Union Territory — academies, schemes, athletes and how to start.
- Skydiving in Andhra Pradesh
- Skydiving in Arunachal Pradesh
- Skydiving in Assam
- Skydiving in Bihar
- Skydiving in Chhattisgarh
- Skydiving in Goa
- Skydiving in Gujarat
- Skydiving in Haryana
- Skydiving in Himachal Pradesh
- Skydiving in Jharkhand
- Skydiving in Karnataka
- Skydiving in Kerala
- Skydiving in Madhya Pradesh
- Skydiving in Maharashtra
- Skydiving in Manipur
- Skydiving in Meghalaya
- Skydiving in Mizoram
- Skydiving in Nagaland
- Skydiving in Odisha
- Skydiving in Punjab
- Skydiving in Rajasthan
- Skydiving in Sikkim
- Skydiving in Tamil Nadu
- Skydiving in Telangana
- Skydiving in Tripura
- Skydiving in Uttar Pradesh
- Skydiving in Uttarakhand
- Skydiving in West Bengal
- Skydiving in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Skydiving in Chandigarh
- Skydiving in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Skydiving in Delhi
- Skydiving in Jammu & Kashmir
- Skydiving in Ladakh
- Skydiving in Lakshadweep
- Skydiving in Puducherry