Sai regional centre

Target Asian Games Group: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) is through the Target Asian Games Group (TAGG) scheme, ensuring India’s karatekas get the best exposure in the critical build-up to the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

With the mega event in Japan in mind, SAI has approved a 45-day Senior National Coaching Camp for karate, currently underway from November 17 to December 31 at the SAI Regional Centre in Lucknow.

The camp features 64 participants, including 48 athletes, 12 coaches, and four support staff, and the entire camp has been sanctioned with financial assistance of Rs 1.42 Crore under the Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs) Scheme.