Hindustan Aeronautics signed MoU with NSDF, SAI to build High Performance Centre in Bengaluru

Defense unit Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) and Sports Authority of India (SAI) to establish a state-of-the-art 'HAL-SAI High Performance Centre' in Bengaluru. This collaborative effort is part of HAL's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiative.

In a statement, the HAL said, it has been supporting Sports in partnership with the Sports Authority of India to provide world-class facilities and build a platform to support the talented sports persons of India.

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"Under its CSR initiative, HAL has now committed to establish a 'HAL-SAI High Performance Centre' at SAI, Nethaji Subhas Southern Centre, Bengaluru. This center will leverage science and technology to enhance the performance of athletes," it said.

According to HAL, the center will have facilities in anthropometry, biomechanics, exercise biochemistry, nutrition, sports and exercise, physiology, psychology, strength and conditioning, sports medicine, physiotherapy, etc. "With this state-of-the-art facility, athletes will have the best chances to succeed at the international levels including the Olympics, and enhance the national pride," it added. As part of CSR, HAL has partnered with the Sports Authority of India to run the HAL-SAI Sports Training Centre at Koraput (Odisha) to train tribal youth in archery, football, and athletics.

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