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#Sports #Ministry #plans #set #National #Coach #Accreditation #Board">Sports Ministry plans to set up National Coach Accreditation Board The Sports Ministry is planning to create a dedicated National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB) to improve the standards of coaching in the country and bridge the gap between demand and supply of resources.
The decision follows recommendations from the P. Gopichand-led Task Force’s submitted in January.
The NCAB will be tasked with, among other things, creating a National Coach Registry and preparation of Long Term Athlete Development-based coaching standards. The project is likely to be initially implemented in a couple of federations.
The ministry hopes it will lead to standardisation of coaching and better scientific support for athletes. “At the moment, there is absence of proper sports science and also reluctance on the part of coaches to accept and adopt new suggestions. We are also looking at better integration of coaching and sports science,” Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said during an interaction here on Thursday.
The ministry has also approved the conversion of Sports Authority of India’s existing training centre in Shillong into a specialised High Altitude Training Centre (HATC) at an estimated cost of ₹150 crore in partnership with the NSE Foundation.
The HATC, with a 450-athlete capacity, will have a dedicated sports science building, elite residential complex, indoor heated swimming pool and natural training trails. India currently has HATCs in Shilaroo, Uttarkashi and Ooty besides one in Leh catering to para athletes.
Published on Jun 04, 2026
The Sports Ministry is planning to create a dedicated National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB) to…
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#Mandaviya #unveils #Srinagar #Khel #Sankalp #document #outlines #strengthening #Indian #sports #culture #cooperative #federalism">Mandaviya unveils Srinagar Khel Sankalp document which outlines strengthening Indian sports culture through ‘co-operative federalism’
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday released Srinagar Khel Sankalp document at the end of the three-day Chintan Shivir, outlining a collective national vision to strengthen sports culture through “co-operative federalism”.
The document recognised sport as a driver of economic growth and nation-building — boosting tourism, attracting international events, spurring local industry and reinforcing India’s ambition to host major global sporting events. It said sports federations, States and the Centre must work in harmony to make India a sporting nation and ensure sport does not remain a footnote in the country’s growth story.
Mandaviya chaired the Chintan Shivir of the Ministers of Youth Affairs and Sports of States and Union Territories of the country. Over 15 state sports ministers, along with eminent sports personalities such as Adille Sumariwalla, Abhinav Bindra, Pullela Gopichand and Gagan Narang attended the Chintan Shivir and shared their ideas with the stakeholders.
The document outlined a collective national vision to strengthen the sports culture through co-operative federalism, with a focus on athlete-centric development, expansion of sports infrastructure, talent identification, development of regional sports clusters, and leveraging sports for unity, youth empowerment, health, tourism, and economic growth. It also reaffirms India’s aspiration to host major global sporting events.
ALSO READ | India’s sporting ambitions must be realised through execution on ground, not on paper: Mandaviya
“To realise this (sporting) ambition, we affirm that Sporting Federations and Associations, States, and the Union shall move as one, converging on shared targets, speaking in one voice, and advancing together with an athlete-centric approach,” the document read.
“We dream together of hosting the world’s biggest tournaments — Olympics and World Cups — to uplift communities and showcase India’s unity on the global stage. We, the States and the Union, pledge from this valley and beyond: sports will not be a footnote but a rising chapter in India’s renaissance.
“With one voice — Sankalp se Siddhi (resolution brings success) — we commit ourselves to this journey, confident that together we will build an India where every athlete can soar, and every child is fit and healthy,” the document said.
It said India’s diversity is its greatest strength and resolved to scour the length and breadth of the country to identify talent and build sporting communities rooted in the nation’s varied geography.
“We recognise that India’s diversity is not a challenge to be managed but a reservoir to be drawn from, and we shall map and develop infrastructure, identify talent, and build sports clusters rooted in the unique geography, culture, and heritage of every State. ‘Yogah karmasu kausalam’ (excellence in action) guides our steps.
“We see sport as a potent tool of socio-economic development. We recognise that sports can drive economic growth by boosting tourism, attracting international events, and spurring local industry,” it said.
“Every Indian child deserves the joy and strength that sport can give. In the spirit of federalism, we embrace the vision of a Viksit Bharat where sport plays a pivotal role in nation-building. Sport binds communities together, fosters camaraderie, and strengthens social bonds.”
Published on Apr 26, 2026
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday released Srinagar Khel Sankalp document at the end of the three-day Chintan Shivir, outlining a collective national vision to strengthen sports culture through “co-operative federalism”.
The document recognised sport as a driver of economic growth and nation-building — boosting tourism, attracting international events, spurring local industry and reinforcing India’s ambition to host major global sporting events. It said sports federations, States and the Centre must work in harmony to make India a sporting nation and ensure sport does not remain a footnote in the country’s growth story.
Mandaviya chaired the Chintan Shivir of the Ministers of Youth Affairs and Sports of States and Union Territories of the country. Over 15 state sports ministers, along with eminent sports personalities such as Adille Sumariwalla, Abhinav Bindra, Pullela Gopichand and Gagan Narang attended the Chintan Shivir and shared their ideas with the stakeholders.
The document outlined a collective national vision to strengthen the sports culture through co-operative federalism, with a focus on athlete-centric development, expansion of sports infrastructure, talent identification, development of regional sports clusters, and leveraging sports for unity, youth empowerment, health, tourism, and economic growth. It also reaffirms India’s aspiration to host major global sporting events.
ALSO READ | India’s sporting ambitions must be realised through execution on ground, not on paper: Mandaviya
“To realise this (sporting) ambition, we affirm that Sporting Federations and Associations, States, and the Union shall move as one, converging on shared targets, speaking in one voice, and advancing together with an athlete-centric approach,” the document read.
“We dream together of hosting the world’s biggest tournaments — Olympics and World Cups — to uplift communities and showcase India’s unity on the global stage. We, the States and the Union, pledge from this valley and beyond: sports will not be a footnote but a rising chapter in India’s renaissance.
“With one voice — Sankalp se Siddhi (resolution brings success) — we commit ourselves to this journey, confident that together we will build an India where every athlete can soar, and every child is fit and healthy,” the document said.
It said India’s diversity is its greatest strength and resolved to scour the length and breadth of the country to identify talent and build sporting communities rooted in the nation’s varied geography.
“We recognise that India’s diversity is not a challenge to be managed but a reservoir to be drawn from, and we shall map and develop infrastructure, identify talent, and build sports clusters rooted in the unique geography, culture, and heritage of every State. ‘Yogah karmasu kausalam’ (excellence in action) guides our steps.
“We see sport as a potent tool of socio-economic development. We recognise that sports can drive economic growth by boosting tourism, attracting international events, and spurring local industry,” it said.
“Every Indian child deserves the joy and strength that sport can give. In the spirit of federalism, we embrace the vision of a Viksit Bharat where sport plays a pivotal role in nation-building. Sport binds communities together, fosters camaraderie, and strengthens social bonds.”
Published on Apr 26, 2026
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday released Srinagar Khel Sankalp document at the end of…
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#indigenous #Indian #sports #cricket #hockey #CWG #Mandaviya">Two indigenous Indian sports and cricket, hockey definitely at 2030 CWG: Mandaviya
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said the 2030 Commonwealth Games is likely to feature two indigenous Indian sports in an elaborate event programme that will definitely have hockey and cricket among others.
The Commonwealth Sport delegation, led by its president Donald Rukare, CEO Katie Sadleir, Director of Games and Assurance Darren Hall, Director of Sport Ann-Louise Morgan, and major events expert Neil Carney, was in India last week to assess preparations in host city Ahmedabad.
The delegation met Mandaviya on Friday and discussed time-lines to ensure “efficient delivery” and legacy planning for optimum utilisation of infrastructure after the Games.
“Kabaddi, Mallakhamb, Kho-Kho, and Yoga are under consideration from among our indigenous sports. Two of them should make the cut,” Mandaviya told reporters during an interaction here.
The Minister also confirmed that cricket and hockey, which did not make the cut for the upcoming Glasgow edition this year, are certain to make a comeback in what is likely to be a 17-sport roster. The Glasgow Games are to feature only 10 disciplines and India’s core medal sports like shooting, wrestling, and badminton have been dropped to prevent the overall cost from ballooning.
“Both cricket and hockey will be there,” he asserted.
“Commonwealth Sport has gone back with a very good impression of India and its initiatives like the Khelo India Scheme, that crossed 60,000 athletes, representing over 30 states and Union Territories,” he said.
Athletics and para athletics, swimming and para swimming, table tennis and para table tennis, bowls and para bowls, weightlifting and para powerlifting, artistic gymnastics, netball and boxing are the confirmed disciplines for the 2030 CWG.
Two sports out of hockey, T20 cricket and rugby sevens are mandatory in the CWG.
Mandaviya had earlier said that plans are afoot to launch a nationwide campaign featuring iconic athletes and youth leaders to build momentum for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
The Commonwealth Games will be back in the country for the first time in two decades. India hosted the event for the first and only time so far in 2010 in Delhi.
India won the hosting rights last year, beating competition from Nigeria.
The country is also in the running to become an Olympic host in 2036, again in Ahmedabad.
The Minister said detailed planning is currently underway across 23 ministries to ensure that the government is able to deliver a successful CWG in 2030.
“Similar coordination will be done if we get the 2036 Olympic Games. The central government will provide all the support that the host city would need but ultimately the identity of the Games is the host city and a majority of the work will be done by the local government,” he said.
Published on Apr 13, 2026
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said the 2030 Commonwealth Games is likely to feature two indigenous Indian sports in an elaborate event programme that will definitely have hockey and cricket among others.
The Commonwealth Sport delegation, led by its president Donald Rukare, CEO Katie Sadleir, Director of Games and Assurance Darren Hall, Director of Sport Ann-Louise Morgan, and major events expert Neil Carney, was in India last week to assess preparations in host city Ahmedabad.
The delegation met Mandaviya on Friday and discussed time-lines to ensure “efficient delivery” and legacy planning for optimum utilisation of infrastructure after the Games.
“Kabaddi, Mallakhamb, Kho-Kho, and Yoga are under consideration from among our indigenous sports. Two of them should make the cut,” Mandaviya told reporters during an interaction here.
The Minister also confirmed that cricket and hockey, which did not make the cut for the upcoming Glasgow edition this year, are certain to make a comeback in what is likely to be a 17-sport roster. The Glasgow Games are to feature only 10 disciplines and India’s core medal sports like shooting, wrestling, and badminton have been dropped to prevent the overall cost from ballooning.
“Both cricket and hockey will be there,” he asserted.
“Commonwealth Sport has gone back with a very good impression of India and its initiatives like the Khelo India Scheme, that crossed 60,000 athletes, representing over 30 states and Union Territories,” he said.
Athletics and para athletics, swimming and para swimming, table tennis and para table tennis, bowls and para bowls, weightlifting and para powerlifting, artistic gymnastics, netball and boxing are the confirmed disciplines for the 2030 CWG.
Two sports out of hockey, T20 cricket and rugby sevens are mandatory in the CWG.
Mandaviya had earlier said that plans are afoot to launch a nationwide campaign featuring iconic athletes and youth leaders to build momentum for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
The Commonwealth Games will be back in the country for the first time in two decades. India hosted the event for the first and only time so far in 2010 in Delhi.
India won the hosting rights last year, beating competition from Nigeria.
The country is also in the running to become an Olympic host in 2036, again in Ahmedabad.
The Minister said detailed planning is currently underway across 23 ministries to ensure that the government is able to deliver a successful CWG in 2030.
“Similar coordination will be done if we get the 2036 Olympic Games. The central government will provide all the support that the host city would need but ultimately the identity of the Games is the host city and a majority of the work will be done by the local government,” he said.
Published on Apr 13, 2026
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said the 2030 Commonwealth Games is likely to feature…
