Date: 2026-05-24Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Raksha Khadse Visits Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) Assam and High Performance Centre; Interacts with Athletes and Reviews Sports Science Facilities
**Executive Summary**
On 24 May 2026, Raksha Khadse, Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, visited the Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) Assam and the High Performance Centre in Guwahati. The visit aimed to review sports science facilities, evaluate ongoing athlete development programs, and emphasize the integration of technology in India's sporting ecosystem. The initiative focuses on preparing athletes for long-term international goals, specifically the Commonwealth Games 2030 and beyond.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Facility Review and Infrastructure**
* Inspected sports science laboratories, recovery and rehabilitation units, and physiological assessment facilities.
* Reviewed modern systems for injury management, motion analysis, and performance enhancement at the High Performance Centre.
* Highlighted the integration of data-driven athlete development and scientific training methodologies.
* **Athlete Development and Support**
* Interacted with athletes across various disciplines to encourage discipline and competitive excellence.
* Discussed the importance of strengthening grassroots infrastructure to create world-class training environments.
* Focused on creating pathways for young athletes from the Northeast to transition to national and international levels.
* **Government Vision and Strategy**
* Emphasized a transformative expansion in sports infrastructure under current national leadership.
* Reiterated the goal of building a scientifically driven, athlete-centric, and globally competitive sporting ecosystem.
* Identified the KISCE Assam as a crucial hub for nurturing regional talent for international success.
**Impact Analysis**
**Athletes**
**Impact**
Athletes gain access to advanced sports science, specialized recovery units, and performance-tracking technology, providing them with a world-class training environment.
**Action Required**
Athletes must maintain dedication and discipline while utilizing these scientific tools to enhance their performance for upcoming international competitions.
**Coaches and Sports Science Experts**
**Impact**
These professionals are integrated into a data-driven ecosystem, allowing for more precise physiological and biomechanical monitoring of athletes.
**Action Required**
They must implement modern training methodologies and leverage available technology to prepare athletes for high-level international success.
**Department of Sports and Youth Welfare / SAI Officials**
**Impact**
The visit reinforces the government's focus on the Northeast region and provides a platform to review the efficacy of ongoing development programs.
**Action Required**
Officials must continue to strengthen grassroots infrastructure and ensure the sustainability of athlete-centric support systems to meet 2030 sporting ambitions.
Key Entities Referenced
Raksha Khadse: Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports who visited and reviewed high-performance sports facilities and athlete development programs.
Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) Assam: A specialized facility in Guwahati dedicated to nurturing sports talent and preparing athletes for international competition.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The primary central ministry overseeing the development of sports infrastructure and athlete support systems in India.
High Performance Centre, Guwahati: A key regional sports science and rehabilitation facility equipped for injury management and performance enhancement.
Khelo India: A national initiative and ecosystem focused on strengthening grassroots sports infrastructure and providing a pathway for young athletes.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Raksha Khadse Visits Khelo India State Centre of
Excellence (KISCE) Assam and High
Performance Centre; Interacts with Athletes and
Reviews Sports Science Facilities
Posted On: 24 MAY 2026 3:06PM by PIB Delhi
Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse today visited the Khelo India State Centre of
Excellence (KISCE) Assam and the High Performance Centre in Guwahati, where she interacted with
athletes, coaches, sports science experts, and officials while reviewing the growing high-performance
sports ecosystem in the Northeast.
During the visit, Raksha Khadse toured various training and rehabilitation facilities at the High
Performance Centre, including sports science laboratories, recovery and rehabilitation units, physiological
and biomechanical assessment facilities, and athlete support systems. The visit highlighted the increasing
integration of sports science, technology, and data-driven athlete development in India’s sporting
ecosystem.
The Minister was accompanied during the visit by Kausar Jamil Hilaly, Special Secretary, Department of
Sports and Youth Welfare; Ankur Bharali, Director, Department of Sports and Youth Welfare; D.K. Mittal,
Regional Director, SAI Guwahati; the High Performance Manager of KISCE Assam; along with senior
officials from the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare.Interacting with athletes across disciplines, Raksha Khadse appreciated their dedication and commitment
and encouraged them to continue striving towards excellence with discipline and determination. She also
emphasized the Government’s continued focus on strengthening grassroots sports infrastructure and
creating world-class training environments for athletes across the country.
Speaking on the occasion, Raksha Khadse said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi, India is witnessing a transformative expansion in sports infrastructure, athlete support
systems, and scientific training methodologies. She noted that centres such as Khelo India State Centre of
Excellence (KISCE) Assam and the High Performance Centre are playing a crucial role in nurturing talent
and preparing athletes for international success.
The High Performance Centre has emerged as an important sports science and rehabilitation facility in the
region, equipped with modern systems for injury management, recovery, physiological testing, motion
analysis, and performance enhancement.Raksha Khadse also reviewed ongoing athlete development programmes under the Khelo India ecosystem
and discussed the importance of strengthening pathways for young athletes from the Northeast to compete
at national and international levels.
The visit reflected the Government’s broader vision of building a scientifically driven, athlete-centric, and
globally competitive sporting ecosystem as India moves towards its long-term sporting ambitions,
including the Commonwealth Games 2030 and beyond.
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Ayushman Kumar
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