It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the National Sports University (NSU), India’s first dedicated sports university, established under the visionary leadership of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi to strengthen sports education, athlete development, sports sciences, and high-performance training in the country.

Sports is not only about competition and medals; it is about discipline, resilience, teamwork, leadership, and the courage to overcome challenges. At NSU, we are committed to nurturing these values while preparing future athletes, coaches, scientists, researchers, and sports professionals who can contribute meaningfully to Indian sports.

NSU is steadily emerging as a centre of excellence in sports education, research, and innovation. A defining strength of the University is the seamless integration of academics with practical exposure within a dynamic sporting ecosystem. Students learn in an applied environment closely connected with athlete training, sports sciences, coaching, recovery, rehabilitation, and performance support systems, making education both professionally relevant and enriching.

As a national institution, NSU is currently in an important phase of development and transition. While functioning from a temporary campus, continuous efforts are being made to strengthen infrastructure and expand academic, research, and laboratory facilities as the University progresses towards its permanent campus. The upcoming campus is envisioned to further enhance the University’s high-performance sporting and academic capabilities with world-class facilities.

The vibrant spirit and resilience of the University community continue to inspire progress and growth at NSU. The rich sporting culture and remarkable contribution of the people of Manipur to Indian sports remain a constant source of inspiration for NSU.

At NSU, students are encouraged not only to pursue excellence in academics and sports, but also to develop integrity, responsibility, adaptability, and leadership qualities essential for life and professional growth.

At NSU, students are encouraged not only to pursue excellence in academics and sports, but also to develop integrity, responsibility, adaptability, and leadership qualities essential for life and professional growth.

As you plan your future journey, I warmly invite you to become a part of the NSU family and contribute towards shaping the future of sports and sports sciences in India.

I wish you success and fulfilment in all your future endeavours.

With Best Wishes

Vice-Chancellor

National Sports University