SPORTS BIOCHEMISTRY
The biochemistry department of the Sports Authority of India plays a vital role in enhancing athlete performance through scientific evaluation, laboratory diagnostics, nutritional monitoring, and sports science support. The department works closely with coaches, sports physician and lab technician, nutritionist and performance analysts to ensure holistic athlete care and peak performance development.
To support Indian athletes with world-class biochemical and scientific services that contribute to excellence in national and international sporting events.
ROLE OF SPORTS BIOCHEMISTRY
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To monitor athlete health and performance scientifically.
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To identify nutritional deficiencies and recovery needs.
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To support injury prevention and rehabilitation
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To provide evidence-based biochemical analysis for elite sports performance.
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To contribute to India’s high-performance sports ecosystem.
CORE SERVICES
The biochemistry department of the Sports Authority of India plays a vital role in enhancing athlete performance through scientific evaluation, laboratory diagnostics, nutritional monitoring, and sports science support. The department works closely with coaches, sports physician and lab technician, nutritionist and performance analysts to ensure holistic athlete care and peak performance development.
To support Indian athletes with world-class biochemical and scientific services that contribute to excellence in national and international sporting events.
ATHLETE PERFORMANCE MONITORING
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Training load assessment.
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Over-training detection
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Nutritional deficiency screening.
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Bone health monitoring.
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Hematological analysis.
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Urine Routine examination
Scientific Support for Athletes
The department provide scientific support to athletes under:
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National Centers of Excellence( NCOE)
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Khelo India
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National Camp Athletes.
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STC
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Others
FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Advanced Biochemical Analyzer
Hematology Analyzer.
Urine Analysis Test Facilities.
Athlete sample processing facilities.
Major Available Equipments :
3 PART Hematology Analyzer –This automated laboratory Instrument used for performing hematological investigations , especially Complete blood count(CBC) analysis.
Advanced Semi-automated Biochemistry Analyzer – For analyzing biochemical parameters in blood, serum, plasma samples.

