Rise and fall of an ICON

Geneva: Chronology of Lance Armstrong's career and doping accusations that on Monday led to the confirmation of a lifetime ban for the US cycling icon and the loss of his record seven Tour de France titles:

1992: Armstrong competes in Barcelona Olympics, turns pro.

1993: Wins world championship, USPRO championship and a stage in his first Tour de France.

1996: Enters year as world's top-ranked cyclist. In October, has surgery and chemotherapy to treat testicular cancer that has spread to lungs and brain.

1997: Forms charitable foundation to benefit cancer research, resumes training.

1998: Wins Tour de Luxembourg, Rheinland-Pfalz Rundfahrt and Cascade Classic

1999: Wins first Tour de France title riding for US Postal Service team -- just second American to win the Tour.

2000: Wins second Tour de France title. Publishes "It's Not About the Bike" about return from cancer.

2001: Wins third Tour de France title.

2002: Wins fourth Tour de France title.

2003: Wins fifth Tour de France title.

2004: Armstrong accused of doping in book written by David Walsh and Pierre Ballester. Wins sixth Tour de France title.

2005: Wins seventh Tour de France title and retires.

In August, French sports daily L'Equipe reports tests on urine samples allegedly taken from Armstrong during the 1999 Tour and frozen were positive for erythropoietin (EPO). Armstrong denies doping.

2006: Armstrong cleared of allegations stemming from a 1999 drug test. In July, Floyd Landis wins the Tour but is stripped of title after failing a drug test.

2008: Armstrong says he'll return to pro cycling.

2009: Breaks collarbone in first-stage crash of the Vuelta a Castilla y Leon in March. In April, French anti-doping agency says Armstrong failed to co-operate with drug-tester. Finishes third in the Tour de France.

2010: Landis admits he doped when riding with USPS team and accuses team-mates including Armstrong of doping. Armstrong denies the allegations.

2011: January Sports Illustrated article quotes Armstrong's 1995 team-mate Stephen Swart as saying Armstrong was "the instigator" of EPO use by some team members. Armstrong lawyer denies allegation.

After competing in Australia's Tour Down Under, Armstrong again retires.

In May, former team-mate Tyler Hamilton tells CBS News that he and Armstrong took EPO during the 1999, 2000 and 2001 Tours de France.

2012: In February, US prosecutors drop criminal probe into Armstrong and other cyclists without bringing charges.

On June 29, US Anti-Doping Agency officially charges Armstrong with doping and trafficking of drugs, suspends him from competing.

In July, Armstrong files lawsuit in federal court in Texas against USADA.

On August 20, federal judge dismisses Armstrong's lawsuit.

On August 23, Armstrong says he won't take case to arbitration. USADA chief Travis Tygart says Armstrong will be stripped of all of results dating back to August 1, 1998 and banned from cycling for life.

On October 10, USADA submits its report to the International Cycling Union, unveiling evidence collected in probe of Armstrong and the USPS team.

On October 17: Embattled Armstrong steps down as chairman of cancer charity Livestrong as sponsors Nike, Trek, Anheuser-Busch and others dump endorsement deals with him.

On October 22: world cycling's governing body confirm USADA ban. Stripped of Tour de France victories and other career wins.

Lance Armstrong has stepped down as chairman of his Livestrong cancer charity as Nike broke all ties with the disgraced cycling star over "seemingly insurmountable evidence" of doping.

Both developments came as the International Cycling Union (UCI) faced growing pressure to reveal how the 41-year-old, seven-time Tour de France champion had been able to escape detection for doping for so long.

In a statement on Livestrong's website, Armstrong said he would "conclude my chairmanship...to spare the foundation any negative effects as a result of controversy surrounding my cycling career."

Separately, sportswear giant Nike -- a major sponsor that had stuck firmly by Armstrong for months in the face of doping allegations -- issued a statement that accused him of years of deception.

"Due to the seemingly insurmountable evidence that Lance Armstrong participated in doping and misled Nike for more than a decade, it is with great sadness that we have terminated our contract with him," it said. "Nike does not condone the use of illegal performance enhancing drugs in any manner," the statement said.

It added: "Nike plans to continue support of the Livestrong initiatives created to unite, inspire and empower people affected by cancer."

Livestrong is one of the best-known cancer charities in the United States, having raised nearly $500 million since it was founded by Armstrong in 1997 as he recovered from testicular cancer. Its iconic yellow wristband was launched in 2004 in collaboration with Nike.

Armstrong always maintained he did not use banned substances, but in August he chose not to contest charges put forward by the US Anti-doping Agency (USADA) that he was a serial drugs cheat.

Last week the USADA, in a report supported by more than 1,000 pages of evidence, alleged that Armstrong was at the heart of what it called the biggest doping conspiracy in sports history.

"Lance Armstrong did not merely use performance-enhancing drugs. He supplied them to his teammates," it said. "He was not just a part of the doping culture on his team. He enforced and re-enforced it."

Lance Armstrong will be stripped of his seven Tour de France titles

 

Evidence included testimony from 11 of Armstrong's former US Postal cycling teammates, an expert's finding that Armstrong blood changes indicated doping and documents showing a payment to doping-linked doctor Michele Ferrari.

"The evidence of the US Postal Service Pro Cycling Team-run scheme is overwhelming," USADA chief executive Travis T. Tygart said. "The evidence shows beyond any doubt that the US Postal Service Pro Cycling Team ran the most sophisticated, professionalized and successful doping program that sport has ever seen."

Although fingers have pointed at Armstrong for years, the UCI, cycling's governing body, has never sanctioned him and it has since been suggested that some officials looked the other way.

Legal experts have said the sheer and unprecedented volume and detail of the USADA allegations could lead US prosecutors and companies to consider fresh criminal and civil actions.

Read more at:http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/lance-armstrong-livestrong-nike-doping-uci-usada/1/225157.html

Job & Responsibility of Sports Developer Officer

Sports development officers aim to provide opportunities for participation in sport for all sections of the community. They distribute information and organize sport-related projects, classes, programmes coaching, club development and training for those who want to participate for fun and those who are interested in competing at all levels, from local to national and international.

The central aim is to increase participation in sport of all kinds, but sports development officers also address issues of health, crime and social inclusion, often working with organisations such as the NHS, schools, charities, sport national governing bodies (NGBs) and regeneration initiatives. They work in partnership with government bodies to deliver government sports initiatives.

Gen Z will be new hope for India.

Nine sports to get special attention.Best of exposure,Foreign coaches for sub juniors.

This is (catch them young) programme .which has given fresh lease of life to sportsperson as well as to sports authority of India.Age category for this initiative is 12 to  17 years.Nine games have been shortlisted for this SHOOTING,WRESTLING,BADMINTON,BOXING,ATHLETICS,ARCHERY,WEIGHTLIFTING,HOCKEY AND JUDO.This number may go up in   other sports if results are positive.Funding for seniors to be continued but on lesser scale as to give equal amount of funds to age group athlete.Federations asked to submit plans to spot talent.Focus more on Asian Games and Olympic than SAF and CWG games.This nine games and their Aspirants have got fresh chance to full fill the dream and live up to the expectation of our Nation. Times of India..

Brand Building, Beyond Marketing

Consumers are becoming more suspicious of traditional branding. Here are five steps to regain their trust.

Not so long ago, brands were in the limelight. They were seemingly powerful, and virtuous. Any inconvenient truths were hidden by glossy packaging and one-way, big-bang marketing campaigns. Now, as organizations become ever more transparent, people can see behind the marketing facade and are questioning what they are told. Trust in brands has diminished and consumers are more likely to view brands cynically, and to feel uncomfortable with brands’ desire to control. This has created a challenge for many brand owners, because they are ill equipped to cope with greater openness. But the most innovative companies are recognizing the way perceptions are changing, and are adapting their branding strategies accordingly — in some cases, reinventing them entirely.

In the past, it was marketing departments that burnished the products the company produced and made them appealing to customers. But marketers are increasingly turning away from traditional advertising and focusing on direct communications with consumers. More broadly, many enlightened organizations are moving branding entirely away from communications and toward connecting strategy, culture, and a wider stakeholder involvement. They recognize that branding is a process that is too important to be left just to the marketing or communications department. These organizations have understood that brand building (even if the terminology of branding is not used) is a participative process involving the whole organization and is the responsibility of all employees. The Netherlands-based finance group Rabobank, for example, which operates in 48 countries and has nearly 60,000 people servicing 9.5 million customers, communicates through traditional media, but it also recognizes that its strength is rooted in its closeness to customers, that its brand is built primarily in the everyday contacts that people inside the bank have with members. It is in this continuous dialogue between customers and employees — both online and offline — that the company’s brand is always evolving. Even the company’s visitor policy for its new headquarters reflects this ideal: Anyone who is accredited by the bank is allowed to wander freely throughout the building.

Similarly, the Danish toy company Lego Group, which we have spent many years researching, has recognized that its brand is not created by the marketing department, but instead by the larger organization in its interactions with customers and other stakeholders who have become part of its community. Like many other organizations, Lego built its business through a controlled approach to intellectual property. It conducted market research to understand how its customers thought about it, developed innovative products based on the information it derived, and created marketing communications campaigns to build the brand. However, as computer games grew in popularity, the company feverishly tried to adapt to new trends and opportunities in the marketplace. The result was that the brand became increasingly irrelevant, as people lost track of what it stood for and confused employees struggled to deliver a trusted Lego experience.

The revitalization of the Lego brand was not a master stroke by the marketing department, but the result of a close dialogue with key stakeholders spearheaded by a new CEO, Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, who took office in 2004. He realized that customers, who were using and adapting — and in some cases infringing upon — the Lego Group’s intellectual property, were not threatening the brand, but were actually redefining it. One of the secrets of Lego’s ability to engage its stakeholders with the brand is that it took advantage of the small opportunities that emerged along the way: from giving consumers the “right to hack,” to inviting small groups of passionate consumers to headquarters to work with the designers on new ideas, to the new CEO accepting the invitation to talk to the brand community on their turf. Many of these small openings have later had significant implications. By opening itself up to an active involvement with these enthusiasts, the company has been able to tap into a rich vein of innovative thinking and has been able to once again make the brand relevant.

 

Hating Cricket

One Sport's loss is another Sport's gain? Cricket, in India, is more than just a religion. On a match-day, you will see a number of cricket enthusiasts flocked in front of shops and chai-wallas to catch a glimpse of the match. Many of them don't mind discussing the nit-wits of the sport with strangers. After-all  Every Indian is a cricket pundit from birth.

India finished with an all-time high medals tally of six medals. It was interesting to see how the down-trodden sports have come up against the odds at the Olympics. Many of the so-called pundits claimed that the sole reason behind India's failure is the lack of resources. Many of the Indians accepted it as well, but little do they know that the lack of resources is no more an issue in India. A state like Uttar Pradesh boasts of three world class shooting ranges. Yes, maybe the shooters have to travel a lot to get to the desired ranges but their complains about the lack of resources is ridiculous.You will often see Indian football fans blaming Cricket for the situation of football in India. Most of the football fans in India either support Manchester United or Barcelona or Liverpool. They can even tell you the names of every player in the respective squads. Ask them about any club in the i-league. The reason will become crystal clear. We prefer supporting a foreign club instead of supporting our own teams. The lack of motivation shows on the Indian players. No one wants to be the next Baichung Bhutia, instead, they want to be the next Messi. The debacle of Football vs Cricket is pointless.

Why is it so hard for Indians to accept that we lack the required talent to be the best in the world? People like to see and play a game they are good at and maybe that's why Cricket rules the roost in India. Instead of blaming a sport, shouldn't we be trying to better ourselves in other sports as well. Hating Cricket won't stop the problem but loving other sports will.

ELITE SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

What is the first word that comes to our mind when we hear the word 'ELITE'.Its exclusive,something at a highest level.In the same way if we want to make sports elite,certain points need to be kept in mind.In our country we will have to work very hard to take sports up to that level.India don't even have a separate sports ministry.In India 70% of the population is youth yet we lack in sports other than cricket.The problem is in the processing factors which contribute to the elite sports development.It is determined at three levels-Macro,Meso and Micro levels.Macro level involves strategic focus on athlete development,the Meso level involves direct policy interventions by sports governing bodies while micro level looks at the factors influencing individual athletes outside the control of policy makers.Elite sports development is not only necessary for sporting purposes but also for non sporting purposes like maintaining the international relationships with other countries.It provides a tool for identity projection,it boosts the tourism and hospitality industry of a country.Elite sports development is very important for any country and to achieve it there should be proper working at all the three levels.     

PHOTO JOURNALISM

Photo journalism is basically depicting or telling a story through photos.It is different from normal photography because the motive of photo journalist is to aware the masses.In it words are not required,your pictures speak for you.Extremely sensitive issues can also be narrated with ease by just a specific click.The pictures taken by a photo journalist are different from normal pictures because they capture actions in them not just normal clicks.Every sphere of life can be represented by photo journalism.It also offer good career options for individuals.To become a photo journalist,one should be a good photographer,a cool minded person,a sensitive and patient human being,sporty and easily adjusting person.Being sensitive is the most important because if you are not sensitive you can't relate yourself with the masses and you won't be able to understand their issues.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES OF SPORT

A national governing body of sport(NGB), oversees the existing vision for that sport as well as the future direction and focus of that particular sport.

      

          National governing bodies are responsible for :-

1. providing a national directive and structure

2. providing support and insurance to those clubs that affiliate

3. increase the quality and quantity of coaches, volunteers and officials

4. organize and/or provide information on competitive opportunities at all level

5. assist with facility developments

6. provide information and advise on funding and

7. provide clear objectives and actions for clubs and individuals in assist in the development of the sport.

        in short, the purpose of national governing bodies are:

  -     to increase participation 

  -     develop talent and

  -     deliver top-level success.

GROWTH OF SPORTS MARKETING IN INDIA

Sports marketing is a branch of the marketing industry that involves the promotion of and the arrangement of sponsorship deals for sporting events, venues, teams and individual athletes. Those who work in the field are often employed by a specialty agency, a sports franchise, or by the marketing division of a corporation that promotes its products through athletics sponsorships.
                                   India's first brush with sports marketing was perhaps when Mascarenhas and WorldTel signed Sachin Tendulkar for a whooping $1billion in 1996. First time India experienced sports marketing of this magnitude.
                                        The sports marketing activities were restricted to organizing events, selling sponsorship and ads. IPL(INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE) was perhaps the first of its kind to provide a proper platform to market sports. Sports marketing has seeped into activities other than ads or events.
                                     Slow growth of sports marketing in India in the early period can be attributed to dearth of expert players in the field. In the nascent stage, advertising agencies used to handle the sports marketing responsibilities.
                                                They were responsible for creating brand identities for sports teams in India without prior experience. With the arrival of international sports consultancies and birth of our own India ones, this $4-5billion industry is pegged to glow multi fold in next few years.

What is the role of sport governance organizations in remedying past discrimination?

A significant role. The carrot of participation in state or national championships or eligibility for international competition is of significant value. What would happen if a state high school athletics association had a rule that no high school girls' or boys' team would be eligible for state championship play if the athletic program was not in compliance with Title IX, the federal law requiring equal opportunity and treatment of female athletes? Note, this is currently true in the state of Kentucky.

What would happen if a state legislature waived tuition for all female scholarship recipients as long as the athletics department used these dollars saved to comply with Title IX? Note, this is currently true in the state of Washington.

The challenge is that using the carrot requires at least a majority vote of the governance organization offering the carrot. When the members of the governance association are both the voters and the institutions not doing the right thing, change comes slowly. Only when those doing the right thing become the majority, can the carrot offer be activated.

What Is Good Governance (a sports perspective)??

The classes go on and on...!

vaccancies in Glasgow commonwealth Games

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PLACEMENT REGISTRATION for unemployed sports person

http://www.nsnis.org/devnsnis/placement_registration.html

NOTICE INVITING APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF SPORTS SCIENCE PERSONNEL

http://www.nsnis.org/news/sports%20sciences.pdf

SPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU STADIUM COMPLEX (EAST GATE)
LODHI ROAD, NEW DELHI-110 003

NOTICE INVITING APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF 
SPORTS SCIENCE PERSONNEL
Sports Authority of India (SAI),  invites applications from ELIGIBLE CITIZENS
OF INDIA for filling up various posts in Sports Sciences & Medicine Cadres  as per SAI
(Sports Sciences & Medicine ) Staff Recruitment Rules 1992 at its Head Office, New
Delhi and its various Regional Centres/Sub-Centres spread all over India as per details
given below :-
NOTE :
1. The applications invited earlier through advertisement published in Employment
News dated 17-23 Sept. 2011 for the above posts have been cancelled. However those
who have applied earlier in response to the advertisement dated 17-23 Sept. 2011
need not apply again and their application will be considered if they fulfilled the
eligibility criteria as per advertisement dated 17-23 Sept. 2011.
2. Those who have applied earlier may submit their unwillingness if they do not
agree with the revised method of selection and fee submitted by them will be
refunded. In case of non receipt of any unwillingness from the applicant, it will be
presumed that the revised selection method is acceptable to them and they will be
called for written examination, if they fulfilled the eligibility criteria.
3. The number of vacancies is provisional and many vary as per the requirement of
SAI.
Name of the Post     Discipline & No. of
Post
Pay Scale No of vacancies
Gen OBC SC ST Total
Junior Scientific
Officer
1.Psychology                 -2
2.Physiology                 -4
3.Biochemistry              -2
4.Food & Nutrition       -2
5.Biomechanics             -3
6 Anthropmetry             -2
7.Sports Medicine         -4
PB-3
Rs. 15600-39100 plus
Grade Pay 5400/-
10 06 02 01 19
Junior Scientific
Assistant
1.Psychology                -2
2.Physiology                 -2
3. Biomechanics           -1
PB-1
Rs 5200-20200 plus
Grade Pay 2800/-
02 02 01 - 052.0 ABOUT SAI
2.1 SAI is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
(MYAS) registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, with the mandate
of development and promotion of Sports in the country. SAI‟s main object today
is to achieve excellence in Sports and train & prepare sportspersons to participate
in international competitions. It has international standard sports infrastructure
spread across the country along with trained coaches to achieve its objectives.
3.0  MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
(A) FOR JUNIOR SCIIENTIFIC OFFICERS (JSOs)
Sl.
No.
Name of the Post Qualification  Required
1. Jr Scientific Officer
(Psychology)
Essential :
1. M.Sc/M.A in Psychology /  Clinical
Psychology/Applied Psychology from a recognized
University with minimum 60% marks  for General/OBC
and 50% for SC/ST candidates.
2. Two years work, Research, Teaching experience in the
related subject.
Desirable :  Ph.D in related discipline.
2. Jr Scientific Officer
(Physiology)
Essential :
1  M.Sc/M.D in Physiology/ Exercise Physiology from a
recognized University with minimum 60% marks  for
General/OBC and 50% for SC/ST candidates.
2. Two years work, Research, Teaching experience in the
related subject.
Desirable :  Ph.D in related discipline.
3. Jr. Scientific Officer
(Bio-Chemistry)
Essential :
1 M.Sc/M.D in Bio-Chemistry   from a recognized
University with minimum 60% marks  for General/OBC
and 50% for SC/ST candidates.
2. Two years work, Research, Teaching experience in the
related subject.
Desirable :  Ph.D in related discipline.
4. Jr. Scientific Officer
(Food & Nutrition)
Essential :
1 M.Sc in Home Science with specialization in Food &
Nutrition/Applied Nutrition /Food Science/Dietetics from
a recognized University with minimum 60% marks  for
General/OBC and 50% for SC/ST candidates. 2. Two years work, Research, Teaching experience in the
related subject.
Desirable :  Ph.D in related discipline.
5. Jr. Scientific Officer
(Bio-Mechnics)
Essential :
1 M.Sc in Bio-physics   from a recognized University with
minimum 60% marks  for General/OBC and 50% for
SC/ST candidates.
2. Two years work, Research, Teaching experience in the
related subject.
Desirable :  Ph.D in related discipline.
6. Jr. Scientific Officer
(Anthropometry)
Essential :
1 M.Sc in Anthropology/ Human Biology from a
recognized University with minimum 60% marks  for
General/OBC and 50% for SC/ST candidates.
2. Two years work, Research, Teaching experience in the
related subject.
Desirable :  Ph.D in related discipline.
7. Jr. Scientific Officer
(Sports Medicine)
Essential :
1 MBBS with. one year internship and Diploma in Sports
Medicine.
Desirable : MD/MS
(B) FOR JUNIOR SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANTS (JSAs)
1. Jr Scientific Assistant
(Psychology)
B.Sc/B.A in Psychology/Clinical
Psychology/Applied Psychology  from  a
recognized University with minimum 60% marks
for General/OBC and 50% for  SC/ST Candidates.
2. Jr Scientific Assistant
(Physiology)
B.Sc in Physiology/Exercise  Physiology from a
recognized University with minimum 60% marks
for General/OBC and 50% for  SC/ST Candidates.
3. Jr Scientific Assistant
(Bio-Mechanics)
B.Sc in Bio-Physics from a recognized University
with minimum 60% marks for General/OBC and
50% for  SC/ST Candidates.
3.1 AGE LIMIT AS ON 31.10.2012
1. Junior Scientific Officer 35 Years.
2. Junior Scientific Assistant 25 Years.  
  Age is relaxable as per para 5 below
4.0 DETAILS OF THE POST ETC.
4.1 Director General, who is the Principal Executive Officer and Secretary, are both
appointed by the Government of India.4.3  Junior Scientific Officers are eligible for promotion to the post of Scientific
Officer, Sr. Scientific Officer and then to Dean (Sports Science) as per the
provisions of Recruitment Rules. Dean (Sports Sciences) presently are borne in
Pay Band 4 with pay scale of Rs 37,400/- 67,000/- with a grade pay of Rs 8,700/-
4.4.      Junior  Scientific Assistants are eligible for promotion to the post of Senior
Scientific Assistant,  Junior Scientific Officer (Group A) and above. A combined
merit list would be prepared for the mentioned discipline of  Psychology,
Physiology and Biomechanics
4.5  The vacancies shall be filled up as per the vacancy position indicated above.
4.6  The selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India and their seniority will
be maintained on all India basis.
4.7  SAI reserves the right to post any candidate anywhere in India.  The decision of
SAI in this regard shall be final and binding upon the candidates. Therefore, only
the candidates willing to work anywhere in India, need apply.
4.8   Allowances and other benefits:  The candidates recruited shall be entitled for
Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Leave,
Medical Benefits, etc., as per Central Government Rules.
5.0 RELAXATION IN AGE LIMIT
(a)   (i)Up-to a maximum of 10 years in case of departmental candidates.
4.2 The post of Junior Scientific Officer is the entry level in Group „A‟ post in the
Sports Science & Medicine Cadre. A combined merit list would be prepared for the
mentioned disciplines of   Psychology, Physiology,. Biochemistry, Food & Nutrition
Biomechanics, Anthropmetry and Sports Medicine.(ii) Personnel/Candidates who are not regular employees of SAI. But  have
been engaged on Contract basis world  be provided age relaxation for the
entire period of their engagement on contract basis in SAI plus three years,
i.e. such person(s) shall be allowed to deduct the period of such service
from his/her actual age and if the resultant age does not exceed the
maximum age limit prescribed for the post by more than 3 years, he/she
shall be deemed to satisfy the condition regarding age limit.  They will
have to meet the other qualifying conditions of education etc.
(b)  Up-to a maximum of 05 years in the case of SC/ ST candidates.
(c)  Up-to a maximum of 03 years in the case of OBC candidates.
(d)  Up-to 05 years for persons who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State
of Jammu and Kashmir during 01.01.80 to 31.12.89.
(e) Up-to a maximum of 03 years in the case of Defence Services personnel
disabled in the operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in
a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof.
(f) Up-to a maximum of 05 years in the case of ex-servicemen including
Commissioned Officers and ECOs/SSCOs who have rendered at least 05
years Military Service as on May 01, 2011 and have been released (i) on
completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be
completed by May 01, 2011) otherwise then by way of dismissal or
discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency, or (ii) on account of
physical disability attributable to Military Service, or (iii) on invaildment.
(g) Up-to a maximum of 05 years in the case of ECOs/SSCOs who have
completed an initial period of assignment of five years Military Service as
on May 01, 2011 and whose assignment has been extended beyond five
years and in whose case the Ministry of Defence issues a certificate that
they can apply for civil employment and that they will be released on three
months notice on selection from the date of receipt of offer of
appointment.
(h)  Up-to a maximum of 05 years for employees working in Government
Organizations.(i)  Up-to a maximum of 10 years in the case of SC/ST candidates serving as
Govt. employees in accordance with the Govt. of India instructions. An
applicant claiming age relaxation under this para should produce a
certificate from his/her employer to the effect that he/ she is a Govt.
servant as on the date of advertisement.
(j)  Up-to a maximum of 10 years in the case of Physically Challenged
candidates.
5.1 Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes and the
Other Backward Classes who are also covered under any other clauses of para 5.0
above, viz., those coming under the category of Ex-servicemen, persons
domiciled in the State of J & K, physically challenged etc. will be eligible for
grant of cumulative age-relaxation under both the categories.
5.2 The term ex-servicemen will apply to the persons who are defined as exservicemen in the Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Civil Services and Posts)
Rules, 1979, as amended from time to time.
5.3 The age concession will not be admissible to Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned
Officers including ECOs/SSCOs who are released on own request.
5.4 SAVE AS PROVIDED ABOVE THE AGE LIMITS PRESCRIBED CAN IN NO
CASE BE RELAXED
5.5 The date of birth accepted by the SAI is that entered in the Matriculation or
Secondary School Leaving Certificate or in a certificate recognized by an Indian
University as equivalent to Matriculation or in an extract from a Register of
Matriculates maintained by a University, which extract must be certified by the
proper authority of the University or in the Higher Secondary or an equivalent
examination certificate.  These certificates are required to be submitted at the time of applying.  No other
document relating to age like horoscopes, affidavits, birth extracts from Municipal
Corporation, service records and the like will be accepted.
The expression Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate in this part of
the instruction includes the alternative certificates mentioned above.
5.6 Candidates should note that only the Date of Birth as recorded in the
Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate or an equivalent certificate as
on the date of submission of applications will be  accepted and no subsequent
request for its change will be considered or granted.
5.7 The candidate should exercise due care while entering their date of birth in
column 3 of the Application.   If on verification at any subsequent stage, any
variation is found in their date of birth from the one entered in their matriculation
or equivalent Examination certificate, disciplinary action will be taken against
them.
6.0   SELECTION PROCESS
6.1 The eligible candidates will have to undergo a written examination of 80 marks
(durationof examination is 2 hours).
6.2 The candidates would be selected out of the merit list prepared only on the basis
of marks secured in the written examination. The candidates would have to
secure a minimum of 40% marks (33% for SC/ST) to be eligible for
consideration.
6.3 The candidates who qualify the written examination & fulfill the eligibility
criteria will be called for interview for final selection in the ratio of 1:3 specific
discipline wise and the  interview will be of 20 marks.
6.4 The selection will be made on the basis of merit list prepared by the Selection
Committee based on the interview & written examination. 6.5 The proceeding of the interview will be recorded in Camera.
7.0 APPLICATION FEE (Non-refundable)
Candidates will have to pay along with his / her application a non-refundable
application fee of     Rs.  500/- by Demand Draft only in favour of
‘SECRETARY, SPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA’ payable at New Delhi.
Important:
The Candidates must check the following on the Bank Draft before dispatch of
the application form:
- Date of Issue must be correct on the Draft
- Signature of bank Authorities
- Address of the Issuing Bank with Branch code
- Draft Amount in words and figures are correct
- Draft must be in favour of „SECRETARY,  SPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA‟
payable at „New Delhi‟
- Bank Draft is valid for 06 (Six) months
Please write Name, Father‟s Name, DOB and Contact phone number on the back side
of Demand Draft
- Mutilated/incorrect drafts enclosed with application form are liable to be treated
as rejected application.
Application once submitted will not be allowed to be withdrawn and the application fee
once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances nor will it be held in reserve for
future recruitment.
The SAI will not accept fee sent through IPO/Money Order/Crossed
Cheque/Currency Note or the Treasury Challans etc. and such applications will be treated
as having been received without fee.8.0   FEE EXEMPTION
No fee is required to be paid by woman candidates.  No fee is also required to be
paid by SC/ST/Ex-servicemen. Physically Challenged persons are also exempted from
payment of fee subject to the submission of photocopy of the prescribed Medical
Certificate issued by a Govt. Hospital, duly signed by Chief Medical Officer. Similarly,
the candidates from SC/ST/Ex-servicemen categories should also enclose a photocopy of
certificate issued by competent authority. In the absence of such proof and if no fee has
been paid, the application will be rejected on the ground of “fee not paid”.  No
correspondence or proof sent later will be entertained.
9.0 HOW TO APPLY
9.1 Candidates satisfying all the conditions of eligibility, shall submit their
Application in the format given in the annexure which shall be either hand-written in
bold capitals or typewritten on A-4 size paper only.  The copy of the certificate in proof
of age, qualification, experience, research, caste etc., must be enclosed alongwith the
application form.  The candidates can also download the application format from the
websites of SAI, , i.e., www.sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in
9.2 Candidates who are working in Central/State Government/Autonomous
Organizations should apply through proper channel along with a certificate of vigilance
clearance from the competent authority.  However, to avoid delay, an advance copy of
the application form, complete in all respects, along with the requisite fee, should be
submitted by the last date.
10.0 LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS
10.1 Last date for receipt of application form complete in all aspects together with
demand draft towards application fees is  31.10.2012.  Application forms, complete in all
respects, with enclosures, should be sent in a closed cover with a superscription on the
cover “Application for the Post of    ………………. (write name of the post and
discipline)” at the following address :
The Director (Personnel)
Sports Authority of India
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (East Gate)2nd Floor, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi-110 003.
10.2 All Applications must reach at the aforesaid address either by hand or by
Post/Speed Post or by Courier, on or before the  31.10.2012.
10.3 In respect of applications received only by post (by post/speed post) from the
candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur,
Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi SubDivision of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands or
Lakshadweep or abroad, the last date for receipt of applications is 07.11.2012 till 5 P.M.
only.  The benefit of extended time will be available only in respect of applications
received  by Post/ Speed Post  from the abovementioned areas/regions. In the case of
applications received by hand or through courier service, benefit of extended time will
not be available regardless of the place of residence of the applicant.  Candidates who are
claiming the benefit of extended time should clearly  indicate in column 11 of the
Application Form, the area code of the particular area or region (e.g. Assam, Meghalaya,
J&K etc.) where they are residing. In case they fail to do so, the benefit of extended time
will not be allowed to them.
10.4 Candidates should clearly note that SAI will in no case be responsible for nonreceipt of their application or any delay in receipt thereof on any account whatsoever. No
application received after the prescribed last date will be entertained under any
circumstances and all the late applications will be summarily rejected.  They should
therefore, ensure that their applications reach the SAI Office on or before the prescribed
last date.
10.5 Candidates can also deliver their applications personally at the address mentioned
at para 10.1 against proper acknowledgement.  The SAI will not be responsible for the
applications delivered to any other functionary of  SAI.
10.6 The candidates should note that applications will be received by hand only one at
a time at the address mentioned at para 10.1, and not in bulk, till 5 PM only.10.7 Applications received through Couriers or Courier Services of any type shall be
treated as having been received "By hand.”
11.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
a) Candidates should ascertain, before applying, that they satisfy all the
eligibility conditions as stipulated in the advertisement.  Candidates who
do not satisfy the eligibility conditions, will be liable to be disqualified at
any stage of recruitment/selection.
b) The envelope containing the application must be superscribed in bold
letters on top as “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF
……………..(please write name of the post and   discipline)”.
c) Application Form not in the prescribed format or incomplete / unsigned or
received without the Demand Draft for application fee(wherever
applicable), copy of Age Certificate, qualification, experience., Caste
Certificate in case of SC/ST/OBC/PH applicants,  shall not be considered
and are liable to be rejected.
d) Decision of the SAI in all matters regarding  eligibility, selection and
posting would be final and binding upon all candidates. No representation
or correspondence will be entertained by SAI in this regard.
e) CANVASSING  IN ANY FORM WILL BE A  DISQUALIFICATION.
                                                                           
Secretary, SAI