New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Sachin Okay, Deputy Director on the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and at present serving as Incharge of the National Boxing Academy in Rohtak, has been awarded the distinguished MEXT Scholarship (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) by the Government of Japan.
Under the University Recommendation class, Sachin will pursue a two-year Master’s Program in Sport and Olympic Studies on the globally acclaimed University of Tsukuba, starting in September 2025.
A local of Shivamogga district in Karnataka, Sachin joins an elite group of Indian sports activities directors who’ve beforehand obtained this honour, together with Manikant, Regional Centre Director, SAI Gandhinagar, and Dhandapani, Director, SAI LNCPE, Thiruvananthapuram.
With over eight years at SAI, Sachin has led key initiatives just like the Khelo India Talent Development Scheme, specializing in expertise identification and academy help. He served on the General Technical Committee for the Khelo India Games, together with the Winter Games.
As Senior Development Officer for TOPS, he managed elite athlete help for stars like Neeraj Chopra and Bajrang Punia, coordinating with NSFs on coaching and publicity. He additionally served as secretariat for a ministerial committee reviewing India’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic preparations.
‘I’m honoured to obtain the MEXT Scholarship. This educational alternative will deepen my understanding of worldwide sports activities techniques and Olympic governance, permitting me to contribute much more successfully to the event of Indian sports activities,’ mentioned Sachin.
The University of Tsukuba is globally recognised for its excellence in sport and Olympic research, providing specialised coaching in sport coverage, Olympic historical past, worldwide collaboration, and athlete growth.
Sachin’s choice highlights India’s rising presence in world sports activities administration and reaffirms SAI’s dedication to constructing internationally skilled professionals inside its ranks. (ANI)