Due to an agreement between Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), 30 coaches and coach educators took part in a training programme at HUSS. Over three weeks, they completed 70 hours of training and also learned about Hungarian culture and everyday life.
Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), which operates under India’s Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, signed a cooperation agreement. Under this agreement, SAI sends sports professionals to HUSS for short-cycle coaching courses.
As a result, this autumn 30 Indian professionals arrived at HUSS to take part in the programme. The group included coaches and professionals who train other coaches. During the three-week course, they completed 70 hours of theoretical and practical training. They studied swimming, athletics, general conditioning and sports science.
The programme ended last Friday with a certificate ceremony and a celebratory lunch in the university’s gathering hall.
Vice-Rector for General Affairs Dr Csaba Ökrös was the first to welcome the participants. In his speech, he highlighted that the course provided an excellent opportunity for people with different backgrounds and levels of experience to share their knowledge and build new professional relationships with one another and with HUSS instructors.
He added:
“The training programme was not only about classes and learning. It also offered an excellent opportunity for participants to discover Hungarian culture and everyday life, learn about Hungarian Olympic Committee, and explore sports science. The university’s well-equipped laboratories provided an excellent setting for learning about sports science.”
International Director Denissza Blanár pointed out that the participants are not only coaches but also train other coaches, which gives them greater responsibility.
“When you return to India, remember to ask yourselves: How can I do my job even better? This is important because it shows how committed you are to your professional development.”
Finally, Goutam Singh Virdi, the leader of the Indian group, expressed his gratitude.
“We are delighted to return home with a lot of coaching experience and knowledge of sports science, which will bring significant added value to our work. Not only will we benefit from this experience, but India’s sports sector will also gain a great deal. Training programmes like this one also play an important role in strengthening the relationship between our two countries.”
Another group of Indian professionals is expected to take part in the programme in November.
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