SRT10 Altevol Centre of Excellence Sports Academy, backed by Sachin Tendulkar, launches in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, April 10
The SRT10 Altevol Centre of Excellence Sports Academy in Ahmedabad officially opened on Friday, marking a significant step in expanding structured, high-quality grassroots cricket development in India.
This is the second such centre in the country, building on the success of the SRT10 Global Academy at the DY Patil Sports Centre in Navi Mumbai, according to a press release.
The inaugural day began with a traditional puja ceremony, followed by an immersive cricketing session that offered young participants a first-hand experience of the academy's training philosophy and professional coaching environment.
A key highlight was a special virtual interaction with Sachin Tendulkar, who addressed students and parents, sharing insights from his journey and underscoring the importance of discipline, consistency, and love for the game.
With this launch, the SRT10 Altevol Centre of Excellence aims to create a robust platform for nurturing young talent, combining modern training methodologies with mentorship rooted in one of cricket's most respected legacies.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great initiative, but I hope it's accessible and not just for the elite. The article mentions "professional coaching environment" – I sincerely hope the fees are reasonable so that talent from middle-class and humble backgrounds can also benefit. That would be a true legacy.
Starting with a puja is the perfect Indian touch. Jai ho! Discipline and consistency from the God of Cricket himself – what better lesson can there be? Hope they expand to more tier-2 cities soon.
Navi Mumbai centre is already doing great work. Replicating that model in Ahmedabad is a smart move. Gujarat has been producing hard-hitters, now with structured coaching, we might see the next Pandya or Jadeja from here! All the best to the young champions.
As someone who follows cricket closely, it's heartening to see such investments in grassroots development. The blend of modern methods with Tendulkar's traditional values of hard work is exactly what the system needs. Hope they focus on mental conditioning as much as technique.
Excellent. But alongside cricket, I wish our sporting icons would back academies for other Olympic sports with the same passion. We need to become a multi-sport nation. That said, more power to Sachin sir for giving back to the game!
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