Sports Authority of India (SAI)
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) is an autonomous body established in 1984 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.
It is the apex national sports body responsible for the development of sport in India at all levels.
Purpose:
SAI’s mission is to promote the development of sports in India by providing world-class training facilities, resources and opportunities to talented athletes, coaches and administrators.
Year of Establishment:
The Sports Authority of India was established in 1984.
Ministry:
SAI is under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.
Organisation type:
SAI is an autonomous body established under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
Functions:
- to promote, develop and popularize sports in India,
- to organize and conduct coaching camps and competitions,
- to provide technical expertise
- to provide financial and material support to sportspersons and sports organizations.
Powers:
SAI has the power
- to allot funds for the development of sports in India,
- to appoint coaches and administrators,
- to train athletes for international competitions.
Limitations:
SAI does not have the power to enforce any laws or regulations relating to sports in India.
Achievements:
SAI has achieved many successes in the past few decades.
- It has developed world-class sports facilities, organized many international sporting events and produced some of the best athletes in the world.
- It has also produced some of the best coaches and administrators in the country.
