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Indian sports coaches met the Consul General of India when they returned to the University of Birmingham to learn more about how latest research and training techniques can help to boost athletes' performance. Dr Aman Puri met a number of sports coaches - including specialists in hockey, shooting and archery - at the University and found out more about the University's ongoing partnership with the Sports Authority of India (SAI). The Consul General learned more about the University's work in helping to improve the sporting performance of India's athletes, meeting Dr Martin Toms, from the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences and Alex Taylor, from University Birmingham Sport. Dr Martin Toms, Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching, said: "It is an honour to welcome Dr Puri onto campus and introduce him to the coaches and sports scientists from the Sports Authority of India on their latest visit. "The University of Birmingham's deepening relationship with SAI and the joint opportunities we are exploring for further collaboration are exciting. It is marvellous to have Dr Puri spending time with this group during their sports science and coaching training programme." The delegation includes highly-respected coaches including Commonwealth Games gold medallist Ronak Pandit (shooting), Asian Games silver medallist Jugraj Singh (hockey) and SAI Deputy Director Vineet Kumar (archery). Dr Puri joined the group in a tour of the University's new £55 million Sport & Fitness Club , which opened recently.