Sports & Recreation

Gujarat Sports and Recreation acts as a catalyst for Health and well being Therapy. It rejuvenates, relaxes, inspires and enlightens. There are many independent sports associations with National and Regional affiliate in Gujarat. They conduct a variety of tournaments, as well as coaching activity in the state. The Gujarat Cricket Association, an affiliate of the BCCI conducts its own tournaments in the open (without age restrictions) as well as age group related circuits. The Sports Authority of Gujarat also conducts state level tournaments for under 19 age group. Under the leadership of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the President of the Gujarat Cricket Association(GCA), the supreme body of cricket in the state, Gujarat aims to use this powerful game to bring changes in society. GCA represents four important committees that include BCCI work committee, Tour and program committee, Finance committee and Junior cricket committee. Indian Premier League (IPL) matches will be organized under GCA in 2010 and further developments in Cricket aim to set Gujarat on higher scale in the field of Sports. Operational as an Autonomous organization of the Government known as SAG since May 1993, Sports in Gujarat see a new light as SAG enables Gujarat school children and sports persons in five main national forums, namely : SGFI Games (School Games Federation of India) National Rural Games (organised by the Sports Authority of India) National Women’s Sports Festival (organised by the Sports Authority of India) Subroto Mukherjee Cup for football (organised by the Subroto Mukherjee Sports Education Society sponsored by the Indian Air Force Sports Control Board) The Jawaharlal Nehru Cup for hockey (organised by J. L. Nehru Hockey Tournament Society). Sports Authority of Gujarat plays a vital role in identifying and set activities that is aimed at creating interest and opportunities of participation in different games in various, including, rural areas. Goal Strategies for Sports: Popularize Culture of Sports By creating a state-wide conducive atmosphere for the culture of sports to take root and thrive Identify talent through scientific methods to be trained in sports hostels Promote Excellence Sports Environment in Gujarat focus mainly on Children/students, women and in General Schools : Identify Talent, provide equipment and coaching to schools, provide assistance to rural schools, organize Vacation camps and arrange for competitions Women : Provide Self Defence Training and scholarships. Promote women talents and nurture them General : Set up Taluka Fitness centers and host National Events. Gujarat has State of Art complex and facilitates Sports grounds for various Games like Indoor and Outdoor games, few to mention here: