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Army Sports Institute (ASI), Pune

The Army Sports Institute (ASI) in India, established on 1 July 2001, is a pioneering multi-disciplinary sports institute located in Pune. It was founded to harness the vast talent pool of sportsmen within the Army and young talented boys from across the country under the "Mission Olympics Programme."

ASI focuses on training in seven sports disciplines, namely Archery, Athletics, Boxing, Diving, Wrestling, Fencing, and Weightlifting. The institute provides training under the guidance of internationally renowned foreign and Indian coaches, along with qualified physical trainers. Additionally, a team of specialists in sports medicine, sports physiology, sports psychology, biomechanics, and nutrition support the athletes.

The infrastructure at ASI is state-of-the-art and comparable to international standards. It offers facilities for accommodation, training equipment, and a Sports Sciences Centre. The institute aims to produce world-class athletes with the ultimate goal of winning medals at prestigious international events like the Olympics. Over the years, ASI has achieved significant success with its athletes participating in various international competitions such as the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championships, and Olympics.

ASI has a rich history of producing medal-winning athletes at both national and international levels. The institute has garnered 937 international medals and 4544 national medals. Notably, it has played a pivotal role in nurturing talent that has excelled in events like the Youth Olympics.

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