New labs at NCOE for tailored training

Time of India

26-05-2025

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Guwahati: Athletes training at the National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) under the Sports Authority of India's regional centre in Guwahati are set to receive state-of-the-art anthropometry and psychological laboratories, marking a significant step forward in integrating sports science into regular training routines for athletes in the region.
The anthropometry laboratories will conduct detailed body composition analyses, helping coaches tailor training programmes to individual athlete's physical characteristics. Meanwhile, the psychological laboratories will provide mental conditioning support, stress management techniques and performance psychology services.
"These laboratories will revolutionise how we approach athlete development in our region.
Incorporation of sports science in regular training routines is no longer optional — it is essential for producing world-class athletes who can compete at the highest levels," said Shambhoo Yadav, deputy director of SAI regional centre, Guwahati.
Yadav added that we have adequate number of professionals and from the first week of Aug 2025 our new laboratories are expected to be operational.
Speaking on the significance of sports science, boxing coach at NCOE, Guwahati, Narendra Rana, said, "Anthropometry and sports psychology play a big role in boxing because it helps in enhancing athletes' performance.
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Anthropometry provides a scientific method to study an athlete's physique as per the requirements of the game and helps suggest the most suited disciplines of sport for a new athlete after evaluating various parameters.
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"I have been training here since 2022, and in the past three years I have observed significant improvements in the facility, like world-class training equipment, medical support, a good diet, more coaches and the upcoming anthropometry laboratory will help us to train in a scientific way that matches international standards," commented Barbie Gogoi, a boxer training at SAI Guwahati's NCOE.
In a parallel development aimed at maintaining athletes' motivation and focus, SAI had installed a countdown board in NCOE displaying the time remaining until the 2026 Asian Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The digital display serves as a constant reminder of approaching international competitions and helps athletes maintain their training intensity.Shambhoo Yadav explained, "Every day counts when you're preparing for the Olympics or Asian Games, and the countdown board creates a sense of urgency and purpose that keeps our athletes focused on their ultimate goals.
When they see those numbers decreasing daily, it reinforces the importance of every training session."
The NCOE in Guwahati currently facilitates 203 athletes, offering them state-of-the-art infrastructure and playing facilities, backed by sports science support. Athletes receive individualised diet plans prescribed by trained nutritionists, ensuring optimal nutrition for peak performance.
"We're creating an ecosystem where talented athletes can focus solely on their training while we take care of everything else, and from scientific assessment of their physical capabilities to psychological support and customised nutrition plans, our approach is holistic," Yadav noted.
Also, Yadav stated that Guwahati's NCOE got a total of 13 medals, comprising four gold medals, five silver medals and four bronze medals in four different sport disciplines – boxing, taekwondo, cycling and fencing – in the 38th National Games 2025 held in Pittoragarh, Uttarakhand. Such a performance highlights the effectiveness of our training facility.