Jharkhand

• 20 May 2023

Center of Excellence for 3 Sports to be Built under Khelo India in Ranchi

Why in News?

According to information received from the media on May 18, 2023, on the initiative of the Central Government, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) is preparing to start a Center of Excellence for three sports in Ranchi, Jharkhand from this session itself.

Key Points

• This center will be opened in Mega Sports Complex Hotwar. Expert players of three sports will be prepared in this centre. These include hockey, athletics and archery. With the opening of the centre, senior players of Jharkhand will get a platform to further improve their performance.
• It is worth mentioning that one center of excellence is to be opened in all the states through SAI by the Union Sports Ministry. It has already started in most of the states. The Jharkhand government was also asked for a proposal on behalf of SAI for a center in Ranchi. Sports Authority of Jharkhand has been made the implementing agency for this by the government. Soon there will be a formal MoU between Sports Authority of Jharkhand and SAI.
• It is known that on the basis of Sai's proposal, the proposal to open the center was given in Mega Sports Complex Hotwar. Considering this as fixed, a report was sought on behalf of the implementing agency, Sports Authority of Jharkhand, regarding the requirement of residential and training facilities for the players. The Sports Authority of Jharkhand has sent the detailed report to Sai.
• Under this, a center will be started with complete arrangements for 139 players. This arrangement will be made for high level training based on the norms of Khelo India. The players will be selected jointly by the Sports Authority of Jharkhand and SAI. Necessary appointments based on the guidelines will be shared with Khelo India.