National Cricket Academy Opens to Olympic Athletes

The new National Cricket Academy (NCA) being built on the outskirts of Bengaluru will not only cater to cricketers but also Olympic athletes like Neeraj Chopra, as confirmed by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah. The facility will feature three international-standard playing grounds, 100 pitches, an Olympic-size swimming pool, and advanced training and recovery facilities. Shah expressed pride in the NCA's design, which aims to support various sports and enhance athlete performance across disciplines. Additionally, plans are underway to establish six more NCAs in North-Eastern states and one in Jammu to further promote sports development in those regions. Shah credited the timely completion of the NCA to focused efforts despite the pandemic's setbacks. He acknowledged Neeraj Chopra's achievements, including his recent silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, underscoring the BCCI's commitment to supporting athletes' growth.