Telangana recognises CSSH as sports science facility for athletes

The Telangana government has recognised the Centre for Spine & Sports Health as a Sports Science and Sports Medicine Facility for State athletes. The initiative aims to strengthen athlete support, research, rehabilitation, sports science and high-performance training through collaboration with key sports institutions

Hyderabad: The Government of Telangana has formally recognised the Centre for Spine & Sports Health (CSSH) as a Sports Science and Sports Medicine Facility for athletes representing the State of Telangana.

The recognition has been conveyed through an official communication from Mr Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Special Chief Secretary to the Department of Sports, Government of Telangana, who also encouraged CSSH to work closely with the Sports Authority of Telangana (SATG) and the Young India Physical Education & Sports University, Telangana (YIPESU) to strengthen the State’s sports ecosystem through athlete support, academic collaboration, research, capacity building and high-performance sports science initiatives.

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Following his visit to CSSH, Mr Jayesh Ranjan appreciated the institution’s advanced technologies powered by Nordic Health Finland and VALD Performance, its multidisciplinary approach, and its capabilities matching international standards in sports medicine, rehabilitation, sports science and athlete performance. In his communication, he noted that the collaboration represents an important step towards building a comprehensive, athlete-centric support system for Telangana and has the potential to significantly advance sports medicine in India.

P Gopichand, Co-Founder/Chief Mentor to CSSH, said, “It is encouraging to see institutions like the Centre for Spine & Sports Health (CSSH) bringing together advanced technology, objective assessments, rehabilitation and muscle strengthening under one roof.”

Mr Naresh Kumar Pagidimarry, Co-founder & CEO, Centre for Spine & Sports Health (CSSH), said: “We are deeply honoured by the Government of Telangana’s recognition of CSSH as a Sports Science and Sports Medicine Facility for athletes representing the State. This recognition reinforces our commitment to supporting athletes through evidence-based sports medicine, sports science, objective performance assessment, injury prevention, rehabilitation and scientific training.”