Indian coaches on England trip
A delegation of Indian sports coaches visited the University of Birmingham to learn how latest research and training techniques can help boost athletes’ performance.
The delegation, which had Commonwealth Games gold medallist Ronak Pandit (shooting), Asian Games silver medallist Jugraj Singh (hockey) and SAI deputy director Vineet Kumar (archery) among others, was joined by consul general of India Aman Puri at the University, who found out details about the university’s ongoing partnership with the Sports Authority of India.
The diplomat met Martin Toms from the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, and Alex Taylor from University Birmingham Sport.
Toms, senior lecturer in sports coaching, said: “Birmingham’s deepening relationship with SAI and the joint opportunities we are exploring for further collaboration are exciting.”
The SAI delegation continues a partnership established following last year’s formal agreement. The Indian government has highlighted the importance of sport and is looking to invest in boosting India sporting performance through SAI.
Birmingham’s collaboration with SAI began in 2012 through the work of staff in its School of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences in 2012 and discussions held by Toms with the sports ministry and the SAI about how the University could help the country’s athletes boost their performance.