This year, 65 more girl cadets enrol at Army Sports Institute
"It's a very positive sign for us that not only the girls but also their parents are supporting them in pursuing their sports dreams," Col Mohan Rao, the Commandant of Pune-based ASI, told TOI.
Most participants come from rural areas in the Northeast, Haryana, Punjab, Maharashtra, and Southern India. "These girls have performed and proved their game in various tehsil and district-level competitions and showcased their potential during our trials at the induction drive.
Based on this, they were selected for recruitment into the Girls' Sports Company," added the Commandant.
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After shortlisting, they undergo motor tests (for agility, power, coordination, speed, and balance) and medical tests before making it to the final list. The training provided at Girls' Sports Company, started last year, is similar to those at Boys' Sports Company (BSC), established in 2005.
Girls aged 8-12 years who have competed in national, state, and district competitions are selected for sports such as archery, boxing, athletics, and weightlifting.
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"They get opportunities to participate in various national and international events. Last month, for the first time, two girl cadets won medals at an international weightlifting competition in Kazakhstan. This achievement is a testament to their talent and indication of their performance," an ASI official added.
The institute will also appoint female coaches, physiotherapists, and masseuses for the athletes.
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