Shillong, Feb 6: The Sports Authority of India will induct sportspersons in sepak takraw, with trials to be held on 19th and 20th February at the SAI Shillong centre on the NEHU campus.
Sepak takraw, a South East Asian team sport, is also known as kick volleyball in English.
The induction will be under SAI’s residential scheme and is for boys only between 12 and 18 years. Reporting time for the trials is 8AM on 19th February.
Selection of athletes will be done on the basis of sports performance and potential based on merit and performance based on achievements in recognised competitions – district, state, national and international – and through a battery of tests as per their age and skill tests, including aptitude and attitude, a SAI press release said.
Candidates should bring two recent passport size photographs, Aadhaar card and an attested copy of their birth certificate issued by a municipality, CHC/PHC, school and any sports achievement certificates.
To be eligible, athletes should be between 12 and 18 years as on 1st February 2026. Relaxation of the age criteria will be applicable for those who are judged to have special potential.
All those coming for the trials must produce a medical fitness certificate from a recognised medical practitioner.
Admission to SAI will only be confirmed after proper age verification and medical examination.
