The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has announced a major internship initiative aimed at strengthening India’s sports management ecosystem and encouraging young talent to take up careers in the sports sector. The program is designed to engage youth in various administrative, scientific, and strategic aspects of sports development, helping India emerge as a global sports powerhouse.

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, said the initiative will empower young students to become a meaningful part of India’s sports transformation journey. He emphasized that the country needs a strong institutional system supported by skilled professionals and youth-driven innovation to push India forward in the global sporting arena.

The internship scheme aims to:

• Promote youth participation in sports administration

• Build a skilled workforce for policy-making and sports development

• Enhance digital skills, innovation, and entrepreneurship in sports

• Support the goals of the National Sports Policy and Khelo India Policy 2025

Through this program, young professionals will gain real-world exposure to major sports initiatives including:

• Khelo India

• Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)

• Target Asian Games Group (TAGG)

Interns will also get hands-on experience across SAI stadiums, regional centers, and National Centers of Excellence (NCOEs).

Selected candidates will intern at the Sports Ministry or its autonomous bodies, such as:

• Sports Authority of India (SAI)

• National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)

• National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL)

At NADA, interns will support anti-doping awareness, compliance and case-related work, while those placed at NDTL will learn advanced lab testing techniques and scientific support systems for athletes.

The program covers 20+ functional domains, including:

• Sports Management & Administration

• Sports Science & Research

• Event Operations

• Media & Communications

• Legal Affairs

• IT Systems & Data Analytics

• International Sports Governance

• Anti-Doping Compliance

Every intern will receive structured onboarding, mentorship, and opportunities to work alongside domain experts.

• Undergraduate and postgraduate students

• Preferably from fields such as Physical Education, Sports Management, Public Policy, Sports Science, or related disciplines

This opens the door for young aspirants who want to build a long-term career in the sports industry.

1️⃣ Application Screening

• Checks eligibility, education records, Statement of Purpose (SOP), and No Objection Certificate (if applicable)

2️⃣ Merit-Based Ranking

• Marks obtained in Class 10, Class 12, and Graduation will be given weightage

• Final selection will follow standard guidelines issued by MYAS

The entire process ensures transparency and merit-focused evaluation.

The Sports Ministry will invite applications two times annually — in January and July — through a centralized online portal.

This will streamline enrollment and provide equal opportunities to youth across the country.

✔ 452 internships offered every year
✔ ₹20,000 monthly stipend per intern
✔ Fully supported by an annual budget of ₹5.30 crore

This makes it one of India’s most attractive and impactful government internship programs in the sports sector.

India’s rapid rise in global sports requires expert professionals behind the scenes — in policy, science, data, management and athlete assistance. This internship initiative is a significant step toward creating that strong support system.