The Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Safdarjung Sports Injury Centre (SIC) have entered into an MoU to enhance collaboration in sports science, sports medicine, athlete rehabilitation, research and capacity building.
The partnership aims to develop an integrated support framework by combining scientific expertise, medical capabilities and institutional resources to provide comprehensive assistance to Indian athletes and support teams.
The collaboration will focus on evidence-based sports practices, injury prevention, advanced rehabilitation, performance enhancement, clinical research and the development of standardised protocols for athlete care.
The initiative seeks to strengthen India’s high-performance sports ecosystem by promoting innovation, knowledge sharing and multidisciplinary approaches that support athlete health and long-term performance.
The partnership aligns with the Government’s vision of creating a scientifically driven, athlete-centric and globally competitive sporting environment. It will complement flagship programmes such as Khelo India, the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision of establishing India as a leading sporting nation.
Through enhanced cooperation in research, medical support and athlete development, the collaboration is expected to improve India’s preparedness for major international competitions, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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