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Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Delhi Government plans six new Khelo India centres
The Delhi government has proposed the establishment of six Khelo India Centres across the city to identify young sporting talent and promote a culture of fitness. The proposal is currently awaiting approval from the Sports Authority of India (SAI), a senior government official confirmed. Once approved, the centres will offer aspiring athletes access to professional training, modern equipment, and expert coaching. The initiative is part of the national Khelo India scheme, which aims to strengthen grassroots sports by setting up training hubs at the state, district, or block levels, often utilising existing infrastructure such as schools and community centres. These centres will focus on training in athletics, football, volleyball, hockey, and kabaddi. Currently, thousands of athletes are receiving support through SAI Training Centres (STCs), including former Special Area Games (SAG) centres, under the State Level Khelo India Centre ( SLKIC ) vertical. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Linda Kozlowski, 67, Shows Off Her Perfect Figure In A New Photo Today's NYC Undo SLKICs have already been established in Kendriya Vidyalayas in Gwalior, Ghaziabad, and Delhi Cantt, among other locations, in partnership with the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan . The centres are designed to identify promising talent and provide further training and financial assistance. The government will cover costs related to lodging, boarding, education, training, equipment, and competition exposure for enrolled athletes. Live Events Separately, the Delhi government organised a 'Sundays on Cycle' event on the occasion of World Bicycle Day as part of the Fit India Mission. The event was flagged off by Minister Ashish Sood in his Janakpuri constituency and saw participation from youth, students, senior citizens, and Resident Welfare Association members. Minister Sood highlighted the national push for fitness and sports, stating, 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken several significant steps to strengthen the sports ecosystem in the country. Initiatives like the Fit India and Khelo India movements have gained wide popularity.' He added that the event reflected growing public awareness and enthusiasm for health and fitness.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Delhi govt proposes six Khelo India centres to nurture young athletes, promote fitness
New Delhi: Delhi govt has proposed setting up six Khelo India centres across the city to nurture young talent and promote a culture of fitness. Awaiting approval from the Sports Authority of India, these facilities will offer professional training, modern equipment and expert coaching to aspiring athletes, a senior official said. "Once operational, the centres are expected to play a crucial role in identifying and developing grassroots sporting talent, significantly boosting India's prospects in national and international sports," he said. The centres will be established across India under the Khelo India scheme. These centres can be at the state, district or block level, utilising existing sports facilities like schools or community centres. At present, thousands of athletes are being covered at SAI Training Centres (STCs), including erstwhile Special Area Games (SAG) centres funded under the State Level Khelo India Centre (SLKIC) vertical of the Khelo India scheme. He said that the centres would provide training and infrastructural facilities to players for athletics, football, volleyball, hockey and kabaddi. These centres also serve as a means of spotting promising talent who can receive further training and monetary assistance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) in Gwalior, Ghaziabad, Delhi Cantt, and other cities have been adopted as SLKIC in partnership with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. Officials said that at these centres, the expenditure for lodging, boarding, education expenses, competition exposure, sports training and equipment are incurred by govt. Meanwhile, to celebrate World Bicycle Day, a Sundays on Cycle event was organised by the Delhi govt under the Fit India Mission. Minister Ashish Sood flagged off the campaign in his assembly constituency, Janakpuri. The event saw hundreds of youths, school students, senior citizens, and RWA representatives participate. "Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has taken several significant steps to strengthen the sports ecosystem in the country. His initiatives like the 'Fit India Movement' and 'Khelo India Movement' have now become widely popular across India," Sood said. He added, "It is heartening to see people of all age groups coming together with awareness and enthusiasm for health and fitness, thus taking this movement forward."
