Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala
Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports is the largest sports institute of Asia and is popularly known as NIS Patiala. This complex was made by the Maharaja of Patiala. Later this building was dedicated for the promotion of sports by his offspring.
NSNIS is always known as “Mecca” of Indian games. This institute created many highly talented coaches which showed their efficiency and proficiency in preparing teams for International competitions.
In ancient times this place was the house of Maharaja of Patiala. It is in old Moti Bagh Palace But now days this is an Academic Wing of the Sports Authority of India. On 7th May, 1961 it was established by the Government of India with the prime objective of developing sports and to impart training to the coaches in various sports. On 23rd January, 1973, it was renamed as a Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS).
Following sports facilities are available in NSNIS, Patiala:
1) Gymnasium & Swimming Pool Complex
2) Athletic Track – Synthetic (8 Lanes), Grass (4 Lanes) and Cinder (8 Lanes)
3) Volleyball, Handball & Judo
4) 2 Squash Courts
5) 3 Indoor Halls for Wrestling, weightlifting, Boxing, Basketball, Badminton, Table Tennis
6) Area for Throws Tennis (4 hard & 1 grass court)
7) Archery Ground
8) 9-Hole Golf Course
9) 2 Football Grounds
10) 4 Volleyball courts
11) Turf Wicket Cricket Ground & 6 Cricket Nets
12) Cycling Velodrome
13) 2 Basketball Cement Courts
14) Hockey Field Astroturf and 3 Grass Fields
15) 2 Handball Grounds
16) 5-Lane Jogging /Cross Country Track
Major achievements of NSNIS
1. Major Dhyan Chand winner of Gold Medal in 1928 Amsterdam Olympics
2. PT Usha winner of Seoul Asiad shoes in 1986.
how to do nis to become coach in lawn tennis
Respected Sir, I have played 2 Nationals & 4 Regionals & even i am medalist organized by Kendriya Vidhyalaya Sangathan. I am lucky enough that one of National i have played in your swimming pool. Now i have given the exam of 10th waiting for result. I am very much interested in doing complete course of NIS for coach. Please guide me how i should go forward and what are the things required.Waiting for your reply early as possible.
Thanking You.
Neeraj Dixit.
Dear sir, I have done my M.B.B.S from west bengal.I want to do my M.D in sports medicine from this institute. I want to know about the entrance test , fees, duration of the course ,selection procedure,scholarships etc. thanking you, Santanu Dutta
i wanna what is the procedure to get admission for wrestling course and how much is course fee of wrestling ?
i want to become a wrestling coach.. what is the coach to get admission for wrestling course and how much is course fee of wrestling