Neeraj Chopra, Gopichand Launch Indian School of Coaching Excellence
The first-of-its-kind initiative will train coaches in sports science, technology and career development to build a stronger coaching pipeline, officials said.
- On Thursday, javelin star Neeraj Chopra and badminton coach Pullela Gopichand launched the Indian School of Coaching Excellence in New Delhi alongside AISTS INDIA to strengthen India's sporting ecosystem through improved coach development.
- Chopra, who recently won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, stressed the need for a robust coaching ecosystem, as both founders emphasized coaches are central to athletic development and continuous upskilling.
- The ISCE will offer multidisciplinary programmes integrating physical literacy, sports science, sports education, technology, and career development, extending beyond technical training to prepare coaches for evolving high-performance demands.
- Gopichand, who has coached Olympic medallists Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu, said "We believe this initiative can play a meaningful role in shaping the next chapter of Indian sport" and building a robust coaching ecosystem.
- The future of Indian sport will be defined by the ecosystem being built, as ISCE combines global best practices with Indian experience to enable coaches to continuously upskill and sustain India's long-term world-stage success.
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Neeraj Chopra Foundation, Pullela Gopichand and AISTS INDIA launch ISCE to shape Indias next generation of coaches - The Tribune
Neeraj Chopra Foundation (NCF), Pullela Gopichand (Badminton Gurukul) and AISTS INDIA announced on Thursday that they have come together to launch the Indian School of Coaching Excellence (ISCE), a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at transforming coach education and strengthening India's sports ecosystem.
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Javelin star Neeraj Chopra and badminton icon Pullela Gopichand today inaugurated the Indian School of Coaching Excellence (ISCE), a pivotal initiative set to revolutionise India's sports coaching landscape and foster future athletic champions. 🏆 Neeraj Chopra and Pullela Gopichand Launch Indian School of Coaching Excellence.
Neeraj Chopra, Gopichand, AISTS join hands to strengthen India's coaching system
Neeraj Chopra and Pullela Gopichand have launched the Indian School of Coaching Excellence, aiming to improve coach development through programmes focused on sports science, technology and athlete development
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Neeraj Chopra, Gopichand launch Indian School of Coaching Excellence
Neeraj Chopra and Pullela Gopichand launched the Indian School of Coaching Excellence initiative. This program aims to develop world-class coaches through multidisciplinary development programs. It will integrate sports science, technology, and career development for coaches. The school will collaborate with government bodies and private sectors for advancement. This initiative seeks to build a robust coaching ecosystem for India's sporting futu…
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