Indian sports wrap, August 13: Neeraj Chopra Foundation

Neeraj Chopra Foundation, Pullela Gopichand (Badminton Gurukul) and AISTS INDIA announced on Thursday that they have come together to launch the Indian School of Coaching Excellence (ISCE), a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at transforming coach education and strengthening India’s sports ecosystem. ISCE will offer multidisciplinary.

It will serve as a collaborative knowledge-sharing platform, working closely with government bodies, SAI, sports federations, associations, high-performance centres, academic institutions and the private sector to advance coaching excellence across India. The future of Indian sport will be defined by the ecosystem we build.

What Happened

Coaches are at the heart of that ecosystem. ISCE is our effort to create a platform that combines global best practices with Indian experience, enabling coaches to continuously upskill, collaborate and lead with confidence.

• The Madras International Circuit will host a new-look two-wheeler racing event, the MRF Indian National Racing Challenge 2W – 2026, starting this weekend.

• One of the riders to watch is 16-year-old Kabiliesh Rajini Krishnan, son of legendary 11-time National champion Rajini Krishnan, who recently became the youngest participant in the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship after receiving.

• Almost all the top riders, representing 15 teams, will line-up on various grids.

Key Details

Chennaiyin FC have completed the signing of Indian forward Shubham Rawat. The 25-year-old joins the Marina Machans after spending the last three seasons with Dempo SC.

• The inaugural round has attracted 116 entries from across India, including the North East and Nepal.

• The race will kick-start the five-round competition spread over as many months.

• I am ready to play for the coach anywhere on the field and learn from all his experience.

Why It Matters

A versatile attacking player, Rawat has also represented Sudeva Delhi and Spanish side CD Olímpic de Xàtiva during his career. I am very excited to join the team and grateful to the club and the coach for seeing potential in me.

• It is an honour to play for the two-time champion, and I will give my all to contribute towards the third one.

• I am ready to give everything for the badge while learning and winning with the team.

What Reports Say

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• Continued reporting by Sportstar as more details emerge