SAI Facilities To Be Named After Indian Sporting Heroes

Intending to honour India's sporting heroes, Sports Ministry on January 17 announced to name the facilities of Sports Authority of India (SAI) after renowned athletes. However, the names of athletes to inspire the nomenclature has not been disclosed yet. Reportedly, several upcoming facilities in Lucknow, Bhopal and Guwahati will be named after famous local sportspersons. Sports Minister Kiran Rijiju called this decision as government's endeavour "to strengthen its commitment to sportspersons".