The National Institute of Sports, founded in 1961 in the former Palace of the Maharaja of Patiala, was renamed as the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) on which of the following dates?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 23rd January 1973.
The National Institute of Sports (NIS), established in 1961 in the former Palace of the Maharaja of Patiala, was renamed the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) on 23 January 1973, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The renaming was intended to honour Netaji’s contribution to India’s freedom struggle and to inspire sporting excellence under his legacy. NSNIS later became India’s premier sports training institution, offering scientific coaching, sports education, and athlete development. Its transformation symbolised a commitment to building a strong sporting culture in the country while preserving historical significance.