Guwahati, May 24: Indian Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, visited the Khelo India State Center of Excellence (KISCE) in Assam and the High-Performance Center in Guwahati on Sunday. During his visit, he engaged with athletes, coaches, sports science experts, and officials to assess the growing high-performance sports ecosystem in the Northeast.
Khadse toured various training and rehabilitation facilities at the High-Performance Center (HPC), including the sports science laboratory, recovery and rehabilitation units, physical and biomechanical assessment facilities, and athlete support systems. This visit highlighted the increasing integration of sports science, technology, and data-driven athlete development within India’s sports ecosystem.
Accompanying the minister were Kausar Jameel Hilali, Special Secretary of the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, Ankur Bharali, Director of the Department, DK Mittal, Regional Director of SAI Guwahati, the High-Performance Manager of KISCE Assam, and senior officials from the Department.
While interacting with athletes from various sports, Khadse praised their dedication and commitment, encouraging them to strive for excellence with discipline and determination. He emphasized the government’s ongoing focus on strengthening grassroots sports infrastructure and creating a world-class training environment for Indian athletes.
Khadse stated that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is witnessing a transformative expansion in sports infrastructure, athlete support systems, and scientific training methodologies. He noted that centers like KISCE Assam and the High-Performance Center play a crucial role in nurturing talent and preparing athletes for international success.
The High-Performance Center has emerged as a significant sports science and rehabilitation facility in the region, equipped with modern systems for injury management, recovery, physical testing, motion analysis, and performance enhancement.
Khadse also reviewed the athlete development programs ongoing under the Khelo India ecosystem, discussing the importance of strengthening pathways for young athletes in the Northeast to compete at national and international levels.
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