Former athletes of SAI-STC Calicut, Kerala, have launched ASAIC (Alumni of SAI Calicut) to support emerging sportspersons with equipment, financial aid, and professional guidance. The alumni body has also launched an official website for outreach.
Former athletes of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Sports Training Centre (STC), Calicut, Kerala, have united to establish ASAIC (Alumni of SAI Calicut) to support and nurture emerging sportspersons.
ASAIC’s Mission and Digital Outreach
The ASAIC aims to provide modern sports equipment, high-quality sports gear and apparel, financial assistance, and professional guidance to promising sportspersons, particularly those from institutions and backgrounds with limited resources, according to a SAI release. In a key milestone, ASAIC has launched its official website, designed to enhance outreach, ensure transparency, and deepen engagement with athletes, institutions, and other stakeholders across the sports ecosystem.
SAI Commends Alumni-Led Initiative
While formally launching the ASAIC website, Hari Ranjan Rao, Director General, SAI, underscored the institution’s commitment to excellence and the high standards of training at SAI-STC Calicut. He highlighted the centre’s impressive track record, noting that it has produced an Arjuna Awardee, two Olympians, and forty-six athletes who have represented India in various international competitions across different categories.
Contributions and Support Initiatives
Over the past two years, the ASAIC has distributed sports equipment worth nearly ₹20 lakh to around 30 schools, clubs, and academies. The association has also extended scholarship support to a national-level athlete and provided financial assistance to injured sportspersons.
“These initiatives have been made possible through the personal contributions of the former athletes from their hard-earned income, along with support from like-minded individuals and organisations,” he added.
The launch of the website marks another step forward in strengthening the alumni-led movement to uplift future generations of Indian sportspersons. In addition, the alumni body has extended scholarship support to a national-level athlete and provided financial assistance to injured sportspersons not covered by medical insurance schemes, ensuring continuity of their sporting careers. (ANI)
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