Neeraj Chopra Foundation, Gopichand launch Indian School of Coaching Excellence

Hyderabad: Neeraj Chopra Foundation, Pullela Gopichand (Badminton Gurukul) and AISTS INDIA on Thursday announced 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.

With the vision of creating world-class coaches, ISCE will offer multidisciplinary coach development programmes that extend beyond
technical training, integrating modern disciplines such as physical literacy, sports science, sports education, technology and career
development to prepare coaches for the evolving demands of high-performance sport. It will serve as a collaborative knowledge-
sharing platform, working closely with government bodies, SAI, sports federations, associations, high-performance centres, academic
institutions and the private sector to advance coaching excellence across India.

Commenting on the ISCE, Pullela Gopichand said: “The future of Indian sport will be defined by the ecosystem we build. Coaches are at the
heart of that ecosystem. ISCE is our effort to create a platform that combines global best practices with Indian experience, enabling
coaches to continuously upskill, collaborate and lead with confidence.

We believe this initiative can play a meaningful role in shaping the next chapter of Indian sport.”
Neeraj Chopra, Founder of Neeraj Chopra Foundation and World and Olympic javelin Champion, said: “I firmly believe that every athlete’s
journey is shaped by the guidance and nurturing of his/her coach, not only as a sportsperson but also as an individual. Hence, in order to
create the next generation of sports heroes in India, it is extremely important that our coaches have access to world-class education,
mentorship and the latest knowledge in sports science and athlete development.”

“Through the Indian School of Coaching Excellence, the Neeraj Chopra Foundation hopes to create an environment where coaches continue to learn, evolve and inspire generations of athletes to realise their full potential,” he said. ISCE’s vision is to build a robust coaching ecosystem, which is essential to fuel and sustain India’s long-term success on the world stage.