By Our Reporter
Shillong, Oct 30: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) Training Centre, Shillong, has announced a series of selection trials to identify and induct talented sportspersons under both residential and non-residential schemes for the 2026–27 session.
The trials will be held on November 12 and 13, 2025, at the SAI Centre, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Campus, Shillong, with reporting time set at 8:00 a.m.
The disciplines open for selection include Archery, Athletics, Boxing, Football, Judo, and Karate. Boys and girls aged 12 to 18 years are eligible to participate, with Football being offered under the non-residential scheme for boys, while the rest of the disciplines fall under the residential scheme.
Selections will be based on the candidates’ sports performance, potential, and achievements at various recognized levels — international, national, state, or district — alongside a battery of skill and aptitude tests. Participants must bring two passport-size photographs, Aadhaar card, attested date of birth certificate, and sports achievement certificates issued by competent authorities.
A medical fitness certificate from a recognized medical practitioner is also mandatory at the time of the trials.The top three position holders from district-level championships or equivalent school competitions, such as those conducted by CBSE, Kendriya Vidyalayas, and Navodaya Vidyalayas, will be given priority.
Age relaxations may be considered for exceptionally talented athletes, as per expert observation.
Final admission will be subject to proper age verification and medical examination.
For more details, candidates may contact the Sports Authority of India, STC Shillong, at 0364-2550211 or email [email protected].
The upcoming trials present a golden opportunity for aspiring young athletes from across Meghalaya and the Northeast to showcase their talent and take their first step towards a professional sporting career.
