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Assam Launches High-Performance Sports Camps with International Coaches

The Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, Government of Assam, in collaboration with the Inspire Institute of Sport, has launched high-performance training camps for athletes and coaches across seven sports in Guwahati. The initiative emphasizes long-term training aligned with India's Olympic roadmap while aiming to identify new talent and upgrade coaches' skills. International coaches, including Bulgaria's Dejan Bojkov for chess and Thailand's Sekpong Yomjinda for table tennis, are leading the specialized camps. The camps, which include sports like taekwondo, athletics, archery, chess, table tennis, tennis, and swimming, are currently underway with participation from dozens of state athletes and coaches.

Key Points: Assam High-Performance Sports Camps for Olympic Talent

  • Camps for 7 sports launched in Guwahati
  • Focus on Olympic talent identification
  • International coaches from Bulgaria, Thailand, Brazil
  • Initiative by Assam govt & Inspire Institute of Sport
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High-performance camp for athletes, coaches launched in Guwahati under Assam govt, IIS initiative

Assam govt & Inspire Institute launch training camps in 7 sports with international coaches, focusing on Olympic roadmap and coach development.

"strong emphasis on long-term training systems aligned with India's Olympic roadmap - Official Release"

Guwahati, January 18

A high-performance training camp for athletes and coaches across seven sports has been launched in Guwahati under the initiative of the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, Government of Assam, in collaboration with the Inspire Institute of Sport. While training camps for three sports, chess, table tennis, and tennis, began on Saturday. Taekwondo training will commence from tomorrow.

The camps were inaugurated in the presence of Kausar J Hilaly, Secretary, Sports and Youth Welfare, Government of Assam, according to a release.

Under the collaboration with IIS, Taekwondo, Athletics, and Archery will be delivered through internationally benchmarked high-performance programmes. The remaining sports, chess, table tennis, tennis, and swimming, are being supported directly by the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare.

The initiative places strong emphasis on long-term training systems aligned with India's Olympic roadmap, while also focusing on identifying new sporting talent from Assam and upgrading the skills of the state's coaches through modern training methodologies.

The chess camp, being held at the Civil Services Officers' Institute in Khanapara, features Bulgaria's Dejan Bojkov and India's Vishal Sareen as coaches. A total of 47 selected athletes and coaches from the state are participating in the camp, which will continue until January 27.

Meanwhile, the table tennis camp at the Bhogeswari Phukanani Indoor Stadium in Dispur is being conducted with international coach Sekpong Yomjinda from Thailand. The camp includes participation from 52 boys and girls, along with six coaches from Assam.

At the Department of Sports Tennis Courts in Dispur, a tennis training camp is underway with Brazilian coach Vinicius Ono in attendance. The camp includes 32 boys and girls and six coaches from the state. The Tennis and Table Tennis camps will continue until January 24.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great initiative, but I hope the focus on "Olympic roadmap" doesn't mean only sports with medal potential get sustained support. What about developing grassroots infrastructure for football, badminton, or kabaddi in every district? Long-term systems should be inclusive.
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Rohit P
Chess camp with a Bulgarian GM and Vishal Sareen? Wow! This is exactly what we need. Exposure to different coaching philosophies is crucial. Hope they find the next Pragnanandhaa from Assam! All the best to the 47 participants.
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Sarah B
As someone who works in sports development, the coach-upgrading component is the most vital part. A world-class athlete needs a world-class coach. Training the trainers with modern methodologies will have a multiplier effect for years to come. Well thought out.
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Vikram M
Brazilian coach for tennis, Thai coach for TT... international exposure right at home! This is how we build champions. Hope this is not a one-off camp but part of a continuous program. The athletes must get regular follow-up and competition opportunities.
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Nisha Z
Delighted to see taekwondo included! With Assam producing talents like Shiva Thapa in boxing, there's immense potential in combat sports. A structured high-performance program can unearth more gems. Jai Hind! 🙏

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