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The Sports Authority of India's NCSSR has signed an MoU with IIT Delhi to strengthen cooperation in sports sciences and technology. This partnership aims to develop indigenous sports equipment and reduce dependence on imported tools. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya emphasized this aligns with PM Modi's Swadeshi vision for athlete empowerment. The collaboration includes inaugurating a new Biomechanics Laboratory at IIT Delhi for advanced research.

Key Points: SAI NCSSR IIT Delhi Sign MoU Boost Sports Science Innovation India

  • MoU focuses on indigenous sports equipment development
  • Promotes home-grown solutions under Garv se Swadeshi campaign
  • Facilitates high-quality sports science and engineering research
  • Aims for injury prevention and athlete well-being enhancement
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SAI NCSSR and IIT Delhi sign MoU boost sports science and innovation in India

SAI NCSSR and IIT Delhi partner to develop indigenous sports equipment and technology, aligning with PM Modi's Swadeshi vision for athlete empowerment.

"This partnership reflects the Ministry's commitment to integrating science and technology with sports - Mansukh Mandaviya"

New Delhi, September 10

Under the guidance of Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, the Sports Authority of India's (SAI) National Centre of Sports Science Research (NCSSR) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi to strengthen cooperation in sports sciences, advanced technology and indigenous innovation.

The MoU aims to foster inter-institutional coordination and focus on the development of indigenous sports equipment, sports science devices, and cutting-edge technologies. By minimising dependence on imported tools and promoting home-grown solutions, this initiative aligns with the Government of India's 'Garv se Swadeshi' campaign, particularly in the sports sector.

Speaking about the partnership, Union Sports Minister Manuskh Mandaviya said, as quoted by SAI Media press release, "This partnership reflects the Ministry's commitment to integrating science and technology with sports to empower Indian athletes and ensure they are equipped to compete at the highest level internationally. Our Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advocated the use of Swadeshi products, and this partnership perfectly aligns with his vision."

This collaboration is expected to:

Facilitate high-quality research in sports science and engineering.Promote innovation-driven projects for athlete performance enhancement.Enable knowledge sharing between leading experts and institutions.Contribute to injury prevention and athlete well-being.

The MoU was signed in the presence of Shri Hari Ranjan Rao, Secretary, Sports, MYAS and Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director of IIT Delhi. The MoU was signed by the NCSSR Director-cum-Head Brig. (Dr.) Bibhu Kalyan Nayak, on behalf of SAI, and Prof. Ashwini K. Agrawal, Dean (R&D), on behalf of IIT Delhi.

Other dignitaries present during the ceremony included Prof. Deepak Joshi, Prof. Biswarup Mukherjee, Prof. K.K. Deepak, Prof. Anil Varma (Dean, International Programmes), and Prof. Neetu Singh (Head, CBME), all from IIT Delhi, the SAI Media press release added.

Coinciding with the MoU signing, Hari Ranjan Rao, Secretary, Sports, MYAS, also inaugurated the newly-established Biomechanics Laboratory at IIT Delhi. This facility is equipped to conduct advanced sports science assessments and biomechanical research. The lab will play a vital role in delivering scientific insights into athlete movement, optimising performance, and mitigating the risk of injuries.

The facility aims to strengthen India's sports science infrastructure and foster innovation to support both able-bodied and para athletes, marking a significant step toward promoting inclusivity.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great initiative! Swadeshi sports equipment will make training more affordable for our athletes at grassroots level. Hope they focus on making technology accessible to smaller sports academies too.
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Rohit P
IIT Delhi's expertise combined with sports science - this could be a game changer! Hope they develop affordable wearable tech for Indian athletes. Our para athletes especially need such support 🇮🇳
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Michael C
As someone working in sports tech, I appreciate this move. However, hope this isn't just another MoU that gathers dust. Implementation and sustained funding will be key to actual results.
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Shreya B
Biomechanics lab at IIT Delhi is a fantastic addition! Injury prevention is so crucial - remember how many promising careers ended due to avoidable injuries. This science-backed approach is much needed 👏
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Karthik V
Hope they involve actual athletes in the research process. Sometimes scientists develop solutions that look good on paper but don't work in real training conditions. Ground reality matters!
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Ananya R
This collaboration should extend to other IITs and sports universities across India. We need a nationwide network of sports science research, not just Delhi-centric development.

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