Pullela Gopichand-led task force submits report on coaching ecosystem, proposes National Coach Accreditation Board
The Task Force on a Unified Framework for Development of the Coaching Ecosystem in India, led by badminton national head coach Pullela Gopichand, submitted its report to the Sports Department, the Sports Ministry said on 13 January 2026.
Summary
The Task Force on a Unified Framework for Development of the Coaching Ecosystem in India, led by Indian badminton national head coach Pullela Gopichand, has submitted its report to the Department of Sports, the Sports Ministry said on 13 January 2026. It calls for a National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB) as the apex body for coach education, accreditation and governance. The task force proposes a Tiered National Coaching Pathway with Grassroots, Intermediate, Elite and National Team Coach levels, with Level 0 as the universal entry stage.
Key facts
- Task force
- Unified Framework for Development of Coaching Ecosystem in India
- Led by
- Pullela Gopichand, badminton national head coach
- Key proposal
- National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB) as apex body
- Coaching pathway
- Grassroots, Intermediate, Elite, National Team Coach; Level 0 entry
- Submitted to
- Department of Sports
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Who led the Task Force on a Unified Framework for Development of the Coaching Ecosystem in India, which submitted its report in January 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Pullela Gopichand
PIB (Sports): the task force was led by Indian badminton national head coach Pullela Gopichand.
Which apex body did the Gopichand-led task force recommend for coach education, accreditation and governance?
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Correct answer: D — National Coach Accreditation Board
PIB (Sports): the task force called for a National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB) as the apex national body.
In the Tiered National Coaching Pathway proposed by the Gopichand-led task force, what is the universal entry stage?
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Correct answer: A — Level 0
PIB (Sports): the pathway has Grassroots, Intermediate, Elite and National Team Coach levels, with Level 0 as the universal entry stage.