Neeraj Chopra, Gopichand launch initiative to strengthen India’s coaching system

The initiative will offer multidisciplinary programmes for coaches, covering areas such as physical literacy, sports science, sports education, technology and career development. The aim is to give coaches the skills and knowledge needed to work with athletes at different stages of development, including at.

ISCE will also work with government bodies, the Sports Authority of India (SAI), sports federations, associations, high-performance centres, academic institutions and the private sector as part of its coach-development programmes. Chopra, who won a silver medal at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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He added that coaches needed access to education, mentorship and the latest developments in sports science and athlete development if India is to produce more successful athletes. Gopichand, who has coached Olympic medallists including Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu as well as.

• The focus on coaches reflects the wider challenge of building a system capable of consistently producing elite athletes rather than relying on individual programmes or champions.

• The initiative comes as India continues to invest in athlete development and seeks to improve its performance at major international competitions.

• The school will focus not only on technical coaching but also on areas that have become increasingly important in high-performance sport, including sports science and technology.

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Gopichand, a Dronacharya Award recipient and recipient of an International Olympic Committee citation for coaching excellence, said the initiative was intended to help coaches improve their skills and share knowledge.

• The future of Indian sport will be defined by the ecosystem we build.

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