Sachin K, Deputy Director at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and currently Incharge of the National Boxing Academy in Rohtak, has been awarded the prestigious MEXT Scholarship by the Government of Japan.
Under the University Recommendation category, Sachin will pursue a two-year Master’s programme in Sport and Olympic Studies at the University of Tsukuba, starting September 2025. The scholarship is offered by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
A native of Karnataka’s Shivamogga district, Sachin joins an exclusive group of Indian sports administrators who have previously received this honour, including Manikant, Regional Centre Director, SAI Gandhinagar, and Dhandapani, Director, SAI LNCPE, Thiruvananthapuram.
With over eight years at SAI, Sachin has handled several key assignments, including leading the Khelo India Talent Development Scheme focused on talent identification and academy support. He has served on the General Technical Committee for the Khelo India Games, including the Winter Games.
As Senior Development Officer for the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), Sachin managed elite athlete support for Olympians like Neeraj Chopra and Bajrang Punia, and coordinated training and exposure with National Sports Federations. He also worked as secretariat for a ministerial committee that reviewed India’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic preparations.
“I am honoured to receive the MEXT Scholarship,” Sachin said. “This academic opportunity will deepen my understanding of international sports systems and Olympic governance, allowing me to contribute more effectively to the development of Indian sports.”
The University of Tsukuba is globally known for its specialised programmes in sport policy, Olympic history, international collaboration and athlete development.
