Boost to Indian Sports: HAL-SAI High Performance Centre to Come Up in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, December 7. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a Maharatna CPSE, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) and Sports Authority of India (SAI) yesterday for establishment of a state-of-the-art “HAL-SAI High Performance Centre” at SAI, Nethaji Subhas Southern Centre, Bengaluru, under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives. This collaborative effort aims to elevate India’s sporting prowess.
Dr D K Sunil, CMD, HAL, Dr Divya Gupta, Independent Director, Mr. A B Pradhan, Director (HR), HAL, Col Rakesh Yadav, Jt. CEO, TOPS, Mr. Vishnu Sudhakaran, Regional Director, SAI, Mr. Kamkhan Singh, Under Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), and senior officials were present on this occasion.
HAL has been supporting Sports in partnership with Sports Authority of India with an aim to provide world class facilities and build a platform to the talented pool of sports persons of India. Under its CSR initiative, HAL has now committed for establishment of “HAL-SAI High Performance Centre” at SAI, Bengaluru. This centre will leverage science and technology to enhance the performance of athletes. The centre will have facilities in the areas of Anthropometry, Biomechanics, Exercise Biochemistry, Nutrition, Sports & Exercise, Physiology, Psychology, Strength & Conditioning, Sports Medicine, Physiotherapy, etc.
HAL has always been at the forefront of developing Sports in the country. As part of CSR, HAL has already partnered with Sports Authority of India for running the HAL-SAI Sports Training Centre at Koraput (Odisha) for training tribal youth in Archery, Football and Athletics. Another significant step taken by the Company is setting up of Football academy at Bengaluru with FIFA standard football grounds to spot, identify and train young talent.
This “HAL-SAI High Performance Centre” represents a significant milestone in HAL’s journey to unlock India’s sporting potential. With this state-of-the-art facility, athletes will have best chances to succeed at the international levels including the Olympics and enhance the national pride.
CSR is an integral part of HAL. As the company grows and prospers, HAL remains committed to giving back to the society. It has also taken up various CSR projects in various fields such as Health, Drinking Water, Sanitation, Education, Skill Development, Rural Development, Renewable energy, livelihood enhancement etc.
