In which year was the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports Patiala established?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1961.
The Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS), Patiala—Asia’s premier sports institute—was established by the Government of India on 7 May 1961, initially named the National Institute of Sports (NIS) . In January 1973, it was renamed in honor of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose . Located within the historic Old Moti Bagh Palace in Patiala, Punjab, this expansive 268‑acre campus serves as the academic wing of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) after being merged in 1987 . The institute provides scientific sports training and coach education that has shaped India’s national sports infrastructure.