NSA to induct class VI and IX athletes
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 14 2024:
The National Sports Academy (NSA), Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, Imphal is conducting selection test for enrolment of students in class VI and IX (under lateral entry) in 6 prioritized sports disciplines for the academic session 2024-25 .
The disciplines for which the students (6 boys and 6 girls each; 50 pc from the State and 50 pc from outside the State/UTs) will be enrolled are Archery, Boxing, Judo, Taekwondo, Weightlifting and Wrestling, said member secretary of NSA Management Committee in a press release.
Class V passed athletes between 10-12 years as on April 1, 2024 are eligible for the selection test which will involve age verification, medical fitness test, motor ability test, specific test in sports discipline concerned and written test, it said.
Meanwhile for entry to Class IX, the athletes must have cleared class VIII examination from a recognised school and between 13 to 14 years as on April 1, 2024.They should have made podium finishes (top three) in the National level championships or State level championships, it said.
Application form and other details can be had from the office of the Principal of NSA, Khuman Lampak from March 18 to April 5 (fee Rs 300) during office hours on all working days and the last form of form submission is April 12, it added.