SAI Allows Non-residential Athletes To Train At NCOEs

Talented non-residential athletes can now train at the National Centre of Excellence (NCOEs) amid strict COVID-19 rules to protect the bio bubbles made for Olympic-bound sportspersons. Sports Authority of India Regional Director Shiv Sharma urged NCOE in-charges to allow young national level athletes of 'come and play' scheme or NCOE non-residential athletes to practice at staggered timings with their coaches. The decision comes after non-residential athletes of the NCOEs were deprived training.